three border collie boys Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Hi everyone, I am the owner of three rescued bc's. I also work at a humane society. Does anyone have any good comparision chart to help tell the differences between bc's and aussies? Of course some are obvious, but often we get dogs into our shelter that we are unsure. I realize that their is cross breeding that goes on between the two breeds, but it is nice to identify the dogs as to what we think they are. I also live with a red tri bc that I have had people swear to me that he is an aussie. Any information on the topic would be helpful. Thanks, Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Here's a link to a chart that's been posted here before. It's not perfect, but it was designed with shelter folks in mind needing to ID the breeds. I hoped it helps some. And welcome to the boards! http://www.nesr.info/whatbreed/ J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borderbob Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 dont aussies have cropped tails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three border collie boys Posted June 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Julie, Thanks for the comparison chart! I think it will be most helpful. Your website is great too, looks like you have some nice dogs! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three border collie boys Posted June 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Aussies don't always have cropped tails. The breeder may have neglected to do that at birth. Although some are natural docks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainierlass Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Having a dog that was sold to me as an Aussie - and ILP'd with the AKC as a border I guess I have first hand experience with this question!!LOL! I hang with a large group of aussies and borders and most definitely one of the main differences is in the way they work and their running style - - the best way I can explain it - the aussies 'bounce' and the borders are more low to the ground and elongated - - they will definitely work sheep differently too -- - not that you have sheep in the shelter - - - the aussies will work close in and the borders tend to use movement and work farther out- - this is not to say a border will not have a bite at times - but they have more 'eye' than the aussies do - - - Tess might have been ILP'd as a border - - the AKC went more on color as they don't see her work in a picture - - but she is all aussie in her movements and her play .....where aussies tend to be more physical - chest bumping ,ramming,etc and the borders would rather just play chase! Hope this adds a bit more insight for you- - Maggie, Tess, and 'when the heck is she comin home' Roz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three border collie boys Posted June 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Thanks for the insight on how the dogs work. This is what I have read as well. It is interesting to know there is some confusion out there about the two breeds. My limited experience with my red tri is that he works like a BC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Wow. I'd never heard of the English Shepherd. *reads* They come in sable and white... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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