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

Chinese Crested has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Unfortunately, the Border Collie is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Chinese Cresteds are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Intelligent
Alert
Tenacious
Protective
Energetic
Responsive
Loyal

Affectionate
Happy
Playful
Alert
Lively
Sweet
Tempered

Border Collies are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Chinese Cresteds shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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.

Chinese Cresteds aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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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

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

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1200s

Herding (AKC:1995 & UKC)

Toy (AKC:1991)
Companion Breeds (UKC)

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Blue
White
Sable
Brindle

Black
Brown
Cream
Blue

Border Collies have medium-length coats.

Chinese Cresteds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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.

A Chinese Crested can have a litter of 12-14 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.

Border Collies are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Chinese Cresteds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Pannus
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Portosystemic Shunt

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Epilepsy
Lens Luxation
Multidrug Resistance

Skin Problems
Contact Allergy
Dentition Problems

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Physical Examination

Skin Scraping
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Border Collies thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Chinese Cresteds are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Border Collies need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Chinese Cresteds need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Border Collies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Chinese Cresteds are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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.

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

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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.

Chinese Cresteds 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chinese Crested, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most Chinese Cresteds usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Border Collie should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Chinese Crested should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Flea Comb
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 5-12 pound (2 - 5 kg) Chinese Crested 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.

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

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

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.

The average per month expenses of a Chinese Crested is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Border Collie is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Chinese Crested has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Border Collies can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Chinese Cresteds make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

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

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

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

Chinese Cresteds are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Border Collies are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Chinese Cresteds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.