Side by side
border collie vs Old English sheepdog
Photo: Horacio Cambeiro · CC BY-SA 4.0 border collie
EnglandThe Border Collie is a medium-sized British herding dog of the collie type.
- Used predominantly for sheep herding or companionship
- Competes in sheepdog trials
- Origin region is the Anglo-Scottish border
Photo: Mona · CC BY-SA 3.0 Old English sheepdog
EnglandOld English Sheepdog is a large dog breed that emerged in England from early types of herding dog.
- Large breed from England
- Very long coat can cover face and eyes
- Does not shed unless brushed
The facts, side by side
| border collie | Old English sheepdog | |
|---|---|---|
| Animal | dog | dog |
| Bred as | — | — |
| Origin | England, Scotland, United Kingdom | England |
| Height | 53 cm | 56 cm |
| Weight | — | — |
| Life expectancy | — | — |
Both are on Dog breeds, Medium dog breeds, Dog breeds from England.
Photo credits2 photographs on this page
- border collie — Horacio Cambeiro · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Old English sheepdog — Mona · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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