Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Border Collie and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Border Collie
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Border Collie
Australian Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 53 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Border Collie
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Australian Shepherd
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Border Collie
The Border Collie is a medium, athletic herding dog known for intense focus, high intelligence and very high energy. Developed to work sheep all day, it excels in herding, sports and training. It needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and structured guidance in an active home.
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
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