Border Collie vs German Shorthaired Pointer
Compare Border Collies to German Shorthaired Pointers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Border Collie
German Shorthaired Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
22-24 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Collie
German Shorthaired Pointer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1860 AD
1800 AD
Border Collie
German Shorthaired Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Collie
German Shorthaired Pointer
Border Collie
German Shorthaired Pointer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Collie
German Shorthaired Pointer
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
High
Border Collie
German Shorthaired Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Border Collie
German Shorthaired Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Border Collie
German Shorthaired Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Border Collie
German Shorthaired Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Collie
German Shorthaired Pointer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Border Collie
German Shorthaired Pointer
Border Collie
German Shorthaired Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Border Collie
German Shorthaired Pointer
