Border Terrier
VS
Shetland Sheepdog
Border Terrier vs Shetland Sheepdog
Compare Border Terrier and Shetland Sheepdog 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 Terrier
Shetland Sheepdog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
28 – 40 cm
35 – 37 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
6 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
5/5
Barking level
3/5
5/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Border Terrier
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Shetland Sheepdog
High energy
Super smart
Small
Summary
About Border Terrier
Small, sturdy terrier originally bred on the England–Scotland border to hunt foxes. Affectionate, bonded to family, yet independent with strong prey drive. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise, secure fencing, and kind training. Wiry, weather-resistant coat needs brushing and occasional hand stripping.
About Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog is a small to medium, agile herding breed with a dense double coat and striking colors. Bright, sensitive, and very people focused, it bonds closely with family, is reserved with strangers, excels in dog sports, and needs regular grooming, daily walks, and mental exercise.
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