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Border Collie vs Siberian Husky
Border Collie
Medium
Siberian Husky
Medium
Choose the Border Collie if you want…
- a dog or cat that learns quickly
- less hair around the house
- a quieter companion
Choose the Siberian Husky if you want…
- a family with children
Side by side
| Trait | Border Collie | Siberian Husky |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Weight | 12–20 kg (26–44 lb) | 16–27 kg (35–60 lb) |
| Height | 46–56 cm (18–22 in) | 51–60 cm (20–24 in) |
| Life span | 12–15 years | 12–15 years |
| Origin | Scotland and England | Siberia (Russia) |
| Energy | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Trainability | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Good with children | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Good with other pets | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Suits a flat | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Shedding | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Grooming needs | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Quick answers
Which is bigger, the Border Collie or the Siberian Husky?
The Siberian Husky — typically about 1.3 times the weight. Border Collie: 12–20 kg (26–44 lb); Siberian Husky: 16–27 kg (35–60 lb).
Which lives longer, the Border Collie or the Siberian Husky?
Their typical life spans are about the same. Border Collie: 12–15 years; Siberian Husky: 12–15 years.
Is the Border Collie or the Siberian Husky better with children?
The Siberian Husky scores higher in our profiles (4 vs 3 out of 5). Always supervise young children with any pet.
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