Border Collie vs Siberian Husky
Compare the Border Collie to the Siberian Husky. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Collies and Siberian Huskies.
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
20-23 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Russia
Origin Year
1860 AD
900 AD
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
-70-65 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Border Collie
Siberian Husky
