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Border Collie vs Rough Collie
📊 Side-by-side stats
30-55 lbs
Weight
50-75 lbs
18-22 in
Height
22-26 in
12-15 yrs
Lifespan
12-14 yrs
$600-$2,000
Purchase Price
$800-$2,500
$1,000-$1,800
Annual Cost
$1,000-$1,800
⭐ Ratings compared
⚡ Energy Level
5 : 4
🧹 Shedding
4 : 4
✂️ Grooming Needs
3 : 4
👶 Kid Friendly
4 : 5
🏢 Apartment Friendly
1 : 2
🛡️ Guard Dog
3 : 3
🎓 Trainability
5 : 5
✅ Choose the Border Collie if...
- 🐾you want lighter coat upkeep than the Rough Collie demands
✅ Choose the Rough Collie if...
- 🐾you want the calmer of the two - it needs noticeably less daily exercise than the Border Collie
- 🐾kids are part of the household - it's the more patient family dog of this pair
- 🐾you live in an apartment - it adapts to indoor life better than the Border Collie