Comparison: Bearded Collie and Border Collie

Bearded Collie and Border Collie are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Bearded Collie	Border Collie
FCI group	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of origin	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
Category	Medium	Medium
Height at withers	51–56 cm	46–56 cm
Weight	18–27 kg	14–20 kg
Life span	12–14 years	12–15 years
Recognition features	Long tousled coat with a beard and fringe Slimmer than an Old English Sheepdog, with a long tail Grey, brown or black with white markings	Medium-sized dog with a medium or smooth coat, most often black and white White blaze, collar and ´socks´ Intense stare (´eye´) and a low, stalking stance when working
Coat	Long, harsh, flat or slightly wavy coat with a soft undercoat.	Double coat, medium or smooth, with a dense undercoat.
Purpose	A Scottish Highland herding dog that drove sheep long distances in harsh weather.	Developed on the Anglo-Scottish border for sheep herding; still dominant in sheepdog trials and dog sports such as agility.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.