German Shepherd vs Border Collie

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Overall Edge Border Collie wins 3–0

German Shepherd Large · Herding

Border Collie Medium · Herding

Weight

50–90 lbs

27–45 lbs

Height

22–26 in

18–22 in

Lifespan

7–10 yrs

12–15 yrs

Origin

Germany

Scotland

Trait Comparison

5/5

Energy Level

5/5

3/5

Grooming Needs

3/5

4/5

Good with Kids

4/5

3/5

Good with Dogs

4/5

5/5

Intelligence

5/5

5/5

Trainability

5/5

5/5

Shedding

3/5

4/5

Barking

3/5

German Shepherd — Border Collie (highlighted = better for that trait)

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