Border Collie
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Border Collie vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare Border Collie and Dutch Kooikerhondje 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
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 53 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Border Collie
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
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 Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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