Border Collie
VS
English Toy Terrier
Border Collie vs English Toy Terrier
Compare Border Collie and English Toy Terrier 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
English Toy Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 53 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
11 – 13 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
2/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
5/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Border Collie
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
English Toy Terrier
Low grooming
Easy to train
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 English Toy Terrier
Small, elegant black-and-tan toy terrier with a fine but athletic build and low‑maintenance short coat. Loyal and people-focused, often bonding closely with one person. Lively, intelligent and sensitive, needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and protection from temperature extremes.
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