Is a Border Collie taller than a German Shepherd?
No. German Shepherd is taller than Border Collie by 2 cm (0.8 in).
The readings behind Border Collie vs German Shepherd
A Border Collie is commonly listed at 1 ft 9 in (53 cm). See Border Collie’s readings.
A German Shepherd is commonly listed at 1 ft 9.5 in (55 cm). See German Shepherd’s readings.
In the animals listed here, Border Collie ranks 7 and German Shepherd ranks 5 among 20, from tallest to shortest. Tied figures share a rank. This is our published selection, including historical records.
These entries share a field, sport, team or measurement category. The comparison uses their published listings; it is not a claim that they were measured together.
The drawing uses each stated vertical height. It cannot infer shoulder level, eye level or body proportions from that number.
Closest available comparisons
Border Collie
- Border Collie vs Bull Terrier: Bull Terrier is taller than Border Collie by 0.3 cm (0.1 in).
- Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel: Border Collie is taller than English Springer Spaniel by 2 cm (0.8 in).
German Shepherd
- German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever: Labrador Retriever is taller than German Shepherd by 1 cm (0.4 in).
- German Shepherd vs Bull Terrier: German Shepherd is taller than Bull Terrier by 1.7 cm (0.7 in).
- German Shepherd vs Airedale Terrier: Airedale Terrier is taller than German Shepherd by 3 cm (1.2 in).
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