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Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie Comparison – Which dog is better Pastore Svizzero Bianco or Sheepdog?

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Name Berger Blanc Suisse Border Collie
OriginsSwitzerland flagSwitzerland England flagEngland Scotland flagScotland Wales flagWales
Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare different names used for Berger Blanc Suisse and Border Collie. What other names are these breeds known by?
Pastore Svizzero Bianco
Weisser Schweizer Schäferhund
White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Classification
Compare breed classifications between a Berger Blanc Suisse and a Border Collie. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.
Purebred Purebred

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Which is bigger: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare size differences between these breeds.
Large Large
Weight Statistics
Compare weight ranges between a Berger Blanc Suisse and a Border Collie. Which breed is heavier?
Male: 66–88 lbs (30–40 kg), Female: 55–77 lbs (25–35 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 77 lbs (35 kg), Female: 66 lbs (30 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie? Is a Berger Blanc Suisse taller than a Border Collie?
Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 25 inch (63 cm), Female: 23 inch (58 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy prices between a Berger Blanc Suisse and a Border Collie. Which breed costs more?
$2500-$3000 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie?
Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Which is smarter: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.
Smart: The Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Training Difficulty
Which is easier to train: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare training requirements.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Which makes a better watchdog: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare alertness levels.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are good watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Which is more protective: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare territorial behaviors.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
Compare personalities of a Berger Blanc Suisse and a Border Collie. How do their temperaments differ?
Active
Intelligent
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Easygoing
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie?
High: Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie social needs comparison:
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie?
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie? Which can be better for hunting?
Their prey drive is low.
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Border Collie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Which breed barks more: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare vocalization tendencies.
Average to High: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Which breed is more playful: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare play drive and energy.
The Berger Blanc Suisse is a playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Which is better for apartments: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare living space needs.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Berger Blanc Suisse breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Which adapts better to changes: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare adaptability levels.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie?
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Which has lower bite risk: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare biting tendencies.

Low 🔽

The Berger Blanc Suisse has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Which is more mouthy: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare mouthing behaviors.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Which has a stronger bite: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare bite force PSI.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Berger Blanc Suisse bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Which lives longer: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare average lifespans.
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Berger Blanc Suisse: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Which handles weather better: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare climate tolerances.
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Berger Blanc Suisse can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare common health issues between a Berger Blanc Suisse and a Border Collie. Which breed is healthier?
Berger Blanc Suisses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie?
Frequent
The Berger Blanc Suisse should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie health problems comparison:
Allergies
Bloat
Joint Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Which breed is more energetic: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare activity levels.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs need a lot of exercises.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie?
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Which gains weight easier: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare obesity risks.
Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Which eats more: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare daily food needs.
2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Which is more hypoallergenic: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare allergy friendliness.
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Coat Colors
What color variations exist for Berger Blanc Suisse and Border Collie? Compare breed colors.
White Black
Tan
Red
Sable
Brindle
Lilac
Gold
Seal
White & Red
Slate
Sable Merle
Black & White
Tricolor
Blue merle
Blue merle-tricolor
Slate merle
Red merle
Saddleback Sable
White & Blue
White & Blue Merle
White & Red Merle
White Ticked
White & Gold
White & Sable
White & Seal
Grooming Requirements
Which needs more grooming: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare maintenance needs.
Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Which drools more: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare drooling amounts.
The Berger Blanc Suisse is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Which has less odor: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare natural smell levels.

Medium

The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
How do coats differ between a Berger Blanc Suisse and a Border Collie? Compare fur types.
Dense
Straight
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Bathing Needs
Which needs more baths: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare bathing frequencies.
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie? Do Berger Blanc Suisse dogs shed more than Border Collie dogs?
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are heavy shedders.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Which is better with children: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare kid-friendliness.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie?
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie? Can a Berger Blanc Suisse and a Border Collie be friends? Do Berger Blanc Suisse dogs get along with Border Collie dogs?
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is best for first time owners: Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie?
Yes
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Berger Blanc Suisse is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Berger Blanc Suisses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Which makes a better service dog: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare service capabilities.

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Which is better for therapy work: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare therapy capabilities.

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Which is better at detection work: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare scenting abilities.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential
Which is better for search and rescue: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare SAR abilities.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Which is better on boats: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare maritime abilities.

Not really

Berger Blanc Suisse breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Which is better at pulling: a Berger Blanc Suisse or a Border Collie? Compare draft work capabilities.

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military history between Berger Blanc Suisse and Border Collie. Which has stronger military background?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare litter sizes between Berger Blanc Suisse and Border Collie. Which has larger litters?
6-8 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare pregnancy duration between Berger Blanc Suisse and Border Collie breeds.
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding frequencies between Berger Blanc Suisse and Border Collie. Which needs longer recovery?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC classifications of Berger Blanc Suisse and Border Collie. Which groups do they belong to?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI classifications of Berger Blanc Suisse and Border Collie. Which groups are they in?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare kennel club recognition between Berger Blanc Suisse and Border Collie. Which is more widely recognized?
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
National Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The American Int. Border Collie Registry
The American Border Collie Association

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