Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Gentle
Social
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Intelligent
Alert
Tenacious
Protective
Energetic
Responsive
Loyal

Basseliers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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

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

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.

United States

Great Britain

Basset Hound and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Roman Herding Dogs, Spitz-type Herders

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
White

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Blue
White
Sable
Brindle

Basseliers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Border Collies have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Basselier can have a litter of 6-8 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 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.

Entropion
Congenital Heart Defect

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Pannus
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Portosystemic Shunt

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination
Angiocardiogram

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Physical Examination

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basseliers 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Basselier, it's at least 7 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 Border Collie, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Basseliers usually need at least 40 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 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.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Flea Comb
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-6010 pound (9 - 2726 kg) Basselier 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.

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.

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

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

The average per month expenses of a Basselier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

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.

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

Border Collie is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basseliers are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

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

Basseliers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Border Collies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.