Breed comparison
English Springer Spaniel vs Border Collie
Weights come from the Petboost breed data. Everything else is from the breed standards listed on each breed page, and a field a source does not state is left blank.
| Breed | | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult weight | 16 to 23 kg | 12 to 25 kg |
| Height | 51 cm | 46 to 53 cm |
| Lifespan | - | 12 to 15 years |
| Coat | close, straight and weather resisting, with moderate feathering | moderately long or smooth, with a dense medium-textured topcoat and a soft dense undercoat |
| Shedding | Not rated | |
| Grooming effort | ||
| Energy | ||
| Trainability | ||
| Good with children | Not rated | |
| Suits an apartment |
What sets them apart
- English Springer Spaniel suits an apartment better (3 out of 5, against 1 for Border Collie).
Which suits you
- A smaller home or apartment. English Springer Spaniel is rated as the better fit.
- An active owner. Border Collie has more energy to match.
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General information, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.