Which Super Smart Pup Is Right for Your Family?
australian shepherd versus border collie graphic

australian shepherd versus border collie graphic

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Few canines require an experienced dog owner more than these two herding wonders, the border collie and Australian shepherd. They both have bright-eyed charisma, outstanding energy, and an eager work ethic that’s unsurpassed.

Plus, they can point a paw next to the word ‘intelligence’ in the dictionary. Brian Kilcommons is the founder of Great Pets Resort, a boutique training facility in Connecticut. “Living with a border collie or Australian shepherd is like living with a Mensa student,” he says. “They are two dogs who can train you if you’re not experienced with herding breeds.”

For an active pet parent who wants a devoted tail-wagger that’s easy to train and excited for any activity, mental or physical, it might be challenging at first to decide between the border collie vs. Australian shepherd best qualities. So we’ll outline their similarities

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