Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher
Compare the Border Collie to the Doberman Pinscher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Collies and Doberman Pinschers.
Border Collie
Doberman Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
65-99 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Collie
Doberman Pinscher
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1860 AD
1890 AD
Border Collie
Doberman Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Collie
Doberman Pinscher
Border Collie
Doberman Pinscher
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
50-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Collie
Doberman Pinscher
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
High
Border Collie
Doberman Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Border Collie
Doberman Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Border Collie
Doberman Pinscher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Collie
Doberman Pinscher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Collie
Doberman Pinscher
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Border Collie
Doberman Pinscher
Border Collie
Doberman Pinscher
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Border Collie
Doberman Pinscher
