| Australian Cattle Dog | Border Collie | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 12-15 years | 12-15 years |
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Weight | 30-50 lb | 30-55 lb |
| Energy | Very high | Very high |
| Grooming | Low | Moderate |
| Shedding | High | Moderate |
| With kids | With supervision | With supervision |
This dog was bred to nip the heels of running cattle all day, and a bored, under-exercised Cattle Dog will redirect that instinct onto joggers, bicycles, other pets, and children's ankles — it is not a mellow companion breed no matter how it looks in photos.
Border Collies are widely considered the most intelligent dog breed, but a Border Collie stuck in an apartment without a real job does not relax, it becomes anxious, obsessive, and destructive, and this exact mismatch is one of the most common reasons the breed ends up in rescue.
Australian Cattle Dog ·
Border Collie
Health problems, origin and what living with each is actually like.