Border Collie vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Compare Border Collies to Miniature Australian Shepherds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Border Collie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Collie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1860 AD
1978 AD
Border Collie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Collie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Border Collie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Collie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Border Collie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Border Collie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Border Collie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Collie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Collie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Border Collie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Border Collie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Border Collie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
