Border Collie vs Koolie
Compare the Border Collie to the Koolie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Collies and Koolies.
Border Collie
Koolie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
15-18 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
13-23 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
30-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Collie
Koolie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1860 AD
1840 AD
Border Collie
Koolie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Collie
Koolie
Border Collie
Koolie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Collie
Koolie
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Border Collie
Koolie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Border Collie
Koolie
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Border Collie
Koolie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Border Collie
Koolie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Collie
Koolie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
15-18 Years
Border Collie
Koolie
Border Collie
Koolie
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Long
Border Collie
Koolie
