Border Collie vs Shiba Inu
Compare the Border Collie to the Shiba Inu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Collies and Shiba Inus.
Border Collie
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Collie
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Japan
Origin Year
1860 AD
-300 BC
Border Collie
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Collie
Shiba Inu
Border Collie
Shiba Inu
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Collie
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Border Collie
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Border Collie
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Border Collie
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Collie
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Collie
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Border Collie
Shiba Inu
Border Collie
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Border Collie
Shiba Inu
