Border Collie vs Pointer
Compare the Border Collie to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Collies and Pointers.
Border Collie
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Collie
Pointer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1860 AD
1650 AD
Border Collie
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Collie
Pointer
Border Collie
Pointer
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Collie
Pointer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Border Collie
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Border Collie
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Border Collie
Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Collie
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Collie
Pointer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Border Collie
Pointer
Border Collie
Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Border Collie
Pointer
