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Border Collie vs Berger Allemand

Side-by-side comparison of Border Collie (FCI #297) and German Shepherd Dog (FCI #166) in Group 1 (Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)).

Border Collie vs Berger Allemand — Key Facts
Comparison PairBorder Collie vs Berger Allemand
Shared ClassificationGroup 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)
Border Collie StandardFCI #297 (definitive)
Berger Allemand StandardFCI #166 (definitive)
Attribute Border Collie Berger Allemand
RegistryFCIFCI
Standard / EMS Code#297#166
Group / CategoryGroup 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)
Recognition Statusdefinitivedefinitive
Standard Date1987-06-242010-08-11
Care & Working ProfileHerding, livestock guarding, and high-trainability working dogs requiring structured daily mental and physical activity.Herding, livestock guarding, and high-trainability working dogs requiring structured daily mental and physical activity.