Border Collie
VS
Standard Schnauzer
Border Collie vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Border Collie and Standard 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
Standard Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 53 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
5/5
Trainability
5/5
5/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
5/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Border Collie
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
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 Standard Schnauzer
Medium, robust farm‑bred dog with a wiry low‑shedding coat in pepper‑and‑salt or black. Intelligent, watchful and protective yet affectionate and playful. Needs daily exercise, mental work, early socialization and regular grooming; generally healthy and long‑lived.
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