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, Lhasapoos 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

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Steady
Spirited
Assertive
Faithful
Instinctual

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.

Lhasapoos make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Great Britain

United States

Roman Herding Dogs, Spitz-type Herders

Poodle, Lhasa Apso

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1800s

Unknown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Hazel

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Blue
White
Sable
Brindle

Gray
Black
Brown
Cream

Border Collies have medium-length coats.

Lhasapoos are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

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 Lhasapoo can have a litter of 4-6 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

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Kidney Problems
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Addison's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Cushing's Disease
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Epilepsy
Lens Luxation
Multidrug Resistance

Allergies

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Physical Examination

Hip & Eye

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

Lhasapoo 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.

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

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

Lhasapoos sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Lhasapoos bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Fetch, Walk, Road trip, Off-leash

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.

Lhasapoos 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 Lhasapoo, it's at least 5 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 Lhasapoos 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.

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

Lhasapoos have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Pin Brush
Flea Comb
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Clipper
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 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Lhasapoo feed 1 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 Lhasapoo is somewhere $1.40 - $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 Lhasapoo is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 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.

Lhasapoo is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

Lhasapoos are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Lhasapoos 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.

Lhasapoos 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.

Lhasapoos are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.