Stubborn
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Aggressive
Good-natured
Opinionated

Intelligent
Alert
Tenacious
Protective
Energetic
Responsive
Loyal

Peke-A-Paps are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Peke-A-Paps are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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

Papillon, Pekingese

Roman Herding Dogs, Spitz-type Herders

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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

Brown
Black
White

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Blue
White
Sable
Brindle

Peke-A-Paps are known for their coat length.

Border Collies have medium-length coats.

A Peke-A-Pap can have a litter of 2-4 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.

Peke-A-Paps typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Border Collie breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Mitral Valve Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Pannus
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Portosystemic Shunt

KCS
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease

Epilepsy
Lens Luxation
Multidrug Resistance

Knee
Heart
Dna For Vwd
Hips
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Respiratory Tests
Eye examination

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Physical Examination

Peke-A-Paps 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.

Peke-A-Pap 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.

Peke-A-Paps need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Peke-A-Paps have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

Peke-A-Paps bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Peke-A-Paps 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 Peke-A-Pap, it's at least 8 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 Peke-A-Paps usually need at least 25 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.

Peke-A-Paps require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Border Collie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Flea Comb
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Peke-A-Pap 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 Peke-A-Pap 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 Peke-A-Pap is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Peke-A-Paps are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Border Collie is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Peke-A-Paps have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The Peke-A-Pap is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Peke-A-Paps have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Border Collies make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Peke-A-Paps are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Peke-A-Paps are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Peke-A-Paps 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.