Schipperke tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Border Collie has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Agile
Curious
Fearless
Intelligent
Confident
Faithful
Independent

Intelligent
Alert
Tenacious
Protective
Energetic
Responsive
Loyal

Schipperkes are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a Border Collie if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Belgium

Great Britain

sheepdog

Roman Herding Dogs, Spitz-type Herders

1600s

1800s

Non Sporting (AKC:1904)
Companion Breeds (UKC)

Herding (AKC:1995 & UKC)

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Cream
Brown
Blue

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Blue
White
Sable
Brindle

A Schipperke can have a litter of 13-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Border Collie can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Pannus
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Portosystemic Shunt

Entropion
Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Epilepsy
Lens Luxation
Multidrug Resistance

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Physical Examination

Schipperke has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Border Collie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Schipperkes are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Border Collie dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

While Schipperke dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Border Collie dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Walks, "Love fests", More walks, Sniffing, Training, Play, Walk

Go to Beach, Bike ride, Boat ride, Walk, Run, Frisbee, Go Camping, Road trip, Hike, Swim, Tug-of-war, Play, Fetch, Brushing, Shake, Dog Parks, Catch treats, Walks, Workin, Running, Swimming, Walking, 4 years, Belly rubs, Playing, Sniffing, Hiking, Chase, Being rubbed, Cuddling

Schipperkes are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Border Collies are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Schipperke, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Border Collie, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Schipperkes usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Border Collies usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Schipperke has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Border Collie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Flea Comb
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Schipperke feed 0.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 30-55 pound (14 - 25 kg) Border Collie feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Schipperke is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Border Collie is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Schipperke is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Border Collie is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Schipperke is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Border Collie is highly intelligent and very trainable.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Schipperkes are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Border Collies make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Schipperkes are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Border Collies are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Schipperkes are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Border Collies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Schipperkes are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Border Collies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.