Breed comparison
Border Collie vs German Shepherd
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 | 23 to 41 kg |
| Height | 46 to 53 cm | 58 to 63 cm |
| Lifespan | 12 to 15 years | - |
| Coat | moderately long or smooth, with a dense medium-textured topcoat and a soft dense undercoat | straight, hard, close-lying hair as dense as possible, with thick undercoat |
| Shedding | Not rated | |
| Grooming effort | ||
| Energy | ||
| Trainability | Not rated | |
| Good with children | Not rated | Not rated |
| Suits an apartment | Not rated |
What sets them apart
- German Shepherd is the bigger dog: adults are typically 23 to 41 kg, against 12 to 25 kg for Border Collie.
Which suits you
- An active owner. Border Collie has more energy to match.
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
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General information, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.