Border Collie vs Dachshund

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Border Collie

Border Collie

Herding Group

Highly intelligent and energetic herding dogs known for their work ethic

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Dachshund

Dachshund

Hound Group

Clever, spunky, and brave dogs with distinctive long bodies

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Quick Stats: Border Collie

Energy Level

Very High/10

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Intelligence

/10

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Apartment Living

/10

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Kid Friendly

/10

Quick Stats: Dachshund

Energy Level

Moderate to High/10

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Intelligence

/10

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Apartment Living

/10

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Kid Friendly

/10

Overall Comparison

Best Suited For

  • All Types of Homes

!Challenges

  • No Major Challenges

Best Suited For

  • All Types of Homes

!Challenges

  • No Major Challenges
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Basic Information

Breed Group

Herding Group

Breed Group

Hound Group

Size

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Size

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Weight

30-55 pounds

Weight

16-32 pounds

Height

18-22 inches

Height

8-9 inches

Life Expectancy

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Life Expectancy

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Temperament & Personality

Temperament

IntelligentEnergeticAthleticFocusedWorkaholic

Temperament

CleverStubbornDevotedLivelyCourageous

Family Friendly

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Family Friendly

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Kid Friendly

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Kid Friendly

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Pet Friendly

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Pet Friendly

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Intelligence

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Intelligence

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Care Requirements

Energy Level

Very High

Energy Level

Moderate to High

Exercise Needs

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Exercise Needs

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Grooming

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Grooming

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Training

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Training

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Shedding

Heavy

Shedding

Moderate

Health & Maintenance

Health Concerns

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Health Concerns

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Dietary Needs

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Dietary Needs

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Adaptability

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Adaptability

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Apartment Living

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Apartment Living

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