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

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

Intelligent
Alert
Tenacious
Protective
Energetic
Responsive
Loyal

Gentle
Affectionate
Dignified
Loyal
Calm
Hearted

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

Clumber Spaniels shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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.

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

Great Britain

England

Roman Herding Dogs, Spitz-type Herders

spaniel, basset hound, saint bernard

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
Canadian Kennel Club
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

1800s

1700s

Herding (AKC:1995 & UKC)

Sporting (AKC:1884)
Gun Dogs (UKC)

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Blue
White
Sable
Brindle

White
Pied

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 Clumber Spaniel can have a litter of 10-12 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.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Pannus
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Portosystemic Shunt

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia

Epilepsy
Lens Luxation
Multidrug Resistance

Ectropion

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination

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

Clumber Spaniels are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Clumber Spaniel has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Clumber Spaniels require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Clumber Spaniels have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Border Collie minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Clumber Spaniel excessively drools, consider a different breed if not appealing.

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

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

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

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.

Clumber Spaniels 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 Clumber Spaniel, it's at least 8 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 Clumber Spaniels usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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 70-85 pound (32 - 39 kg) Clumber Spaniel feed 2.8 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 Clumber Spaniel is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 Clumber Spaniel is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

Clumber Spaniel is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

Clumber Spaniels are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

Border Collies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Clumber Spaniels are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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

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

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