American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie
Compare the American Eskimo Dog to the Border Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between American Eskimo Dogs and Border Collies.
American Eskimo Dog
Border Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-20 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
6-35 Pounds
27-45 Pounds
Intelligence
American Eskimo Dog
Border Collie
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1860 AD
American Eskimo Dog
Border Collie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
American Eskimo Dog
Border Collie
American Eskimo Dog
Border Collie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
American Eskimo Dog
Border Collie
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
American Eskimo Dog
Border Collie
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
None
None
American Eskimo Dog
Border Collie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
American Eskimo Dog
Border Collie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
American Eskimo Dog
Border Collie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
American Eskimo Dog
Border Collie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
American Eskimo Dog
Border Collie
American Eskimo Dog
Border Collie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
American Eskimo Dog
Border Collie
