Is a Border Collie taller than an English Springer Spaniel?

Yes. A Border Collie is 2 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than an English Springer Spaniel.

Both heights are published listings, not a side-by-side measurement, so treat the gap as approximate.

Where these heights come from

A Border Collie is commonly listed at 21 in (53 cm). See all of Border Collie’s listed heights.

An English Springer Spaniel is commonly listed at 20 in (51 cm). See all of English Springer Spaniel’s listed heights.

Both are measured at the shoulder. The drawing marks each measurement point.

Border Collie vs Bull Terrier: A Border Collie and a Bull Terrier are drawn at almost exactly the same shoulder height, but a Bull Terrier’s figure is the lower end of its range.
Border Collie vs German Shepherd: A German Shepherd is 2 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Border Collie.

English Springer Spaniel vs Australian Cattle Dog: An English Springer Spaniel and an Australian Cattle Dog are drawn at almost exactly the same shoulder height, but an Australian Cattle Dog’s figure is the top of its male range.
English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow: An English Springer Spaniel and a Chow Chow are drawn at almost exactly the same shoulder height, but a Chow Chow’s figure is the top of its range.
English Springer Spaniel vs Shar Pei: An English Springer Spaniel and a Shar Pei are drawn at almost exactly the same shoulder height, but a Shar Pei’s figure is the top of its range.

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APA	Heightvs. (2026, October 12). Is a Border Collie taller than an English Springer Spaniel? Yes, by 1 in. https://heightvs.com/compare/border-collie-vs-english-springer-spaniel
MLA	“Is a Border Collie Taller Than an English Springer Spaniel? Yes, by 1 in.” Heightvs, 12 Oct. 2026, heightvs.com/compare/border-collie-vs-english-springer-spaniel.
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: Wikidata (Border Collie), Wikidata (English Springer Spaniel).

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