Comparison: Border Collie and Collie Smooth

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

	Border Collie	Collie Smooth
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	Large
Height at withers	46–56 cm	51–61 cm
Weight	14–20 kg	18–29.5 kg
Life span	12–15 years	–
Recognition features	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	Elegant dog with a wedge-shaped head and semi-erect ears Short, flat, harsh coat with a very dense undercoat Three colours: sable and white, tricolour and blue merle
Coat	Double coat, medium or smooth, with a dense undercoat.	Short, flat harsh topcoat with a very dense undercoat; sable and white, tricolour and blue merle.
Purpose	Developed on the Anglo-Scottish border for sheep herding; still dominant in sheepdog trials and dog sports such as agility.	A British herding breed, the smooth-coated variety of the Collie; today mainly a companion and show dog.

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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.