Border Collie
VS
Miniature American Shepherd
Border Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd
Compare Border Collie and Miniature American Shepherd 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
Miniature American Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 53 cm
33 – 46 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
9 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
11 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Border Collie
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Miniature American Shepherd
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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 Miniature American Shepherd
Compact, athletic herding dog bred in the U.S. as a smaller Australian Shepherd. Intelligent, devoted, and “velcro” with family, often reserved with strangers. Needs regular training, mental work, and exercise. Medium double coat in varied colors; generally healthy with 12–15 year lifespan.
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