Border Collie
VS
Norrbottenspets
Border Collie vs Norrbottenspets
Compare Border Collie and Norrbottenspets 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
Norrbottenspets
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 53 cm
41 – 45 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
10 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
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
Norrbottenspets
High energy
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 Norrbottenspets
The Norrbottenspets is a rare Nordic spitz: small to medium, athletic, with a foxlike look and curled tail. Bred in Sweden/Finland for forest bird hunting, it is vocal, alert, loyal, and reserved with strangers. Needs daily exercise, mental work, and close family involvement.
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