Border Collie
VS
Bouvier des Flandres
Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres
Compare Border Collie and Bouvier des Flandres side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Border Collie
Bouvier des Flandres
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 53 cm
59 – 68 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
27 – 40 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
7 – 10 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
5/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
4/5
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Characteristics
Border Collie
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Bouvier des Flandres
Super smart
Protective
Easy to train
Large
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 Bouvier des Flandres
Powerful, rugged herding dog from Flanders, medium‑large with a thick, tousled double coat and bearded face. Calm yet serious, strongly loyal and protective, it needs early socialization, confident positive training, regular mental challenges, and plenty of daily exercise.
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