Border Collie vs Australian Terrier
Compare Border Collie and Australian Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Border Collie
VS
Australian Terrier
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Border Collie
Australian Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 53 cm
21 – 25 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
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 Terrier
Great with kids
Tiny
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 Terrier
The Australian Terrier is a small, sturdy working terrier with a harsh, weatherproof coat and soft topknot. Bred in Australia as a vermin controller and companion, it is confident, lively, people‑oriented, a devoted watchdog, needing moderate exercise and regular, simple grooming.
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