Border Collie
VS
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Border Collie vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Compare Border Collie and Griffon Fauve de Bretagne 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
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 53 cm
48 – 56 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
17 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
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
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
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 Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Medium-sized French scenthound with a rough golden to red-fawn coat, dark expressive eyes, and sturdy, athletic build. Bred for wild boar, it’s energetic, curious, social, and gentle at home, needing ample outdoor exercise, secure fencing, and regular but simple coat care.
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