Eurasier vs Border Collie Comparison – Which dog is better Eurasian Dog or Sheepdog?

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Name	Eurasier	Border Collie
Origins	Germany	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	551	38
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Eurasier and Border Collie. What other names are these breeds known by?	Eurasian Dog Eurasian Spitz Eurasian	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Eurasier and a Border Collie. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Cross Breed	Purebred

Eurasier vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Eurasier and a Border Collie. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg), Female: 40-60 pounds (18-26 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: 60 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 50 pounds (22 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Eurasier or Border Collie? Is an Eurasier taller than a Border Collie?	Male: 20-24 inches (52-60 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (48-56 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: 22 inches (56 cm), Female: 17 inches (52 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Eurasier vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Eurasier and a Border Collie. Which breed costs more?	$2000-$2500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Eurasier or Border Collie?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Eurasier vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare training requirements.	Eurasier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare alertness levels.	Eurasier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare territorial behaviors.	Eurasier dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Eurasier vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Eurasier and a Border Collie. How do their temperaments differ?	Alert Intelligent Outright Tempered Watchful Calm Reserved	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Eurasier vs Border Collie?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Eurasier vs Border Collie?	Average: Eurasier dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Eurasier vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Eurasier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Eurasier vs Border Collie?	Eurasier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Eurasier vs Border Collie? Which can be better for hunting?	Eurasier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Eurasier vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Eurasier barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Eurasiers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the Eurasier breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Eurasier vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare adaptability levels.	Eurasier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all 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: Eurasier or Border Collie?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Eurasier vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Eurasier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Eurasier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Eurasier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Eurasier vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare average lifespans.	11-13 years The average lifespan of Eurasier: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Eurasier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between an Eurasier and a Border Collie. Which breed is healthier?	Eurasiers 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Eurasier vs Border Collie?	Frequent The Eurasier 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Eurasier vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Eurasier vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Eurasier vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare activity levels.	Eurasier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Eurasier vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Eurasier or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Eurasier dogs have an average exercise need.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Eurasier or Border Collie?	Eurasier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Eurasier vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Eurasier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare daily food needs.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Eurasier vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Eurasier and Border Collie? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Red Fawn Sable Wolf	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: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Eurasier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare drooling amounts.	The Eurasier is an average drooler. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Eurasier 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 an Eurasier and a Border Collie? Compare fur types.	Thick Double	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Eurasier or Border Collie? Do Eurasier dogs shed more than Border Collie dogs?	Eurasier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Eurasier vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare kid-friendliness.	Eurasier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Eurasier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Eurasier or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Eurasier dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Eurasier or Border Collie?	Eurasier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Eurasier or Border Collie? Can an Eurasier and a Border Collie be friends? Do Eurasier dogs get along with Border Collie dogs?	Eurasier dogs are very 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: Eurasier vs Border Collie?	Yes Eurasier 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 Eurasier 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?	Eurasiers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Eurasier vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an Eurasier 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: an Eurasier 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: an Eurasier or a Border Collie? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Eurasier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Eurasier 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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Eurasier 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.

Eurasier vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Eurasier and Border Collie. Which has larger litters?	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Eurasier and Border Collie breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Eurasier and Border Collie. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Eurasier vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Eurasier 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 Eurasier and Border Collie. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds 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 Eurasier and Border Collie. Which is more widely recognized?	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Foundation Stock Service	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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