Border Collie
VS
Miniature Schnauzer
Border Collie vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare Border Collie and Miniature Schnauzer 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 Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 53 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
5/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
5/5
5/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Border Collie
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Miniature Schnauzer
Super smart
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 Miniature Schnauzer
Compact, sturdy Miniature Schnauzers are bright, trainable, and people focused. Their wiry, low shedding coat needs regular grooming. Alert watchdogs with a terrier streak, they need daily exercise, mental stimulation, and clear training, and often live 12–15 years.
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