Breed comparison
Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog
Weights come from the Petboost breed data. Everything else is from the breed standards listed on each breed page, and a field a source does not state is left blank.
| Breed | | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult weight | 12 to 25 kg | 14 to 18 kg |
| Height | 46 to 53 cm | 43 to 51 cm |
| Lifespan | 12 to 15 years | - |
| Coat | moderately long or smooth, with a dense medium-textured topcoat and a soft dense undercoat | smooth, double, with short dense undercoat; close, hard, straight, weather resistant top coat |
| Shedding | ||
| Grooming effort | ||
| Energy | ||
| Trainability | ||
| Good with children | Not rated | Not rated |
| Suits an apartment |
What sets them apart
- Border Collie sheds more (4 out of 5, against 2 for Australian Cattle Dog).
Which suits you
- A low grooming budget. Australian Cattle Dog needs less grooming.
- A first-time owner. Border Collie is rated easier to train.
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Breed finderAnswer a few questions and see which breeds fit how you live.
General information, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.