Border Collies and Golden Retrievers both belong to highly intelligent and extremely attractive dog breeds, so many people find it difficult to choose between these two types of dogs. Because of this, most people focus on whether they are easy to raise as the key factor. So which is easier to raise, a Border Collie or a Golden Retriever? Today, the editor will introduce the differences between Border Collies and Golden Retrievers in obedience, difficulty of care, exercise needs, and health management to help you select your number one dog as soon as possible.

Let's first look at the obedience of Border Collies and Golden Retrievers. Border Collies are very intelligent, so they understand their owners’ intentions more easily than Golden Retrievers and can integrate into the family faster. After a period of training, Border Collies can help owners watch children and guard the house, so in terms of obedience, Border Collies have the advantage.

Next, let's look at the difficulty of raising Border Collies and Golden Retrievers. Border Collies are medium-sized dogs, while Golden Retrievers are a type of large dog. Therefore, Golden Retrievers are bigger in size and have thicker fur than Border Collies, requiring more living space. Hence, the difficulty of raising Golden Retrievers is obviously higher than that of Border Collies. This is especially important to keep in mind.

Additionally, let’s compare the exercise needs of Border Collies and Golden Retrievers. In terms of exercise, Border Collies and Golden Retrievers are quite comparable since both breeds require a large amount of physical activity. Owners need to spend more time accompanying them outdoors for exercise. If their exercise needs are not met, Border Collies and Golden Retrievers may become easily “crazy” and enjoy making a mess at home.

Finally, whether raising a Border Collie or a Golden Retriever, we need to manage their health properly. Border Collies are prone to canine parvovirus enteritis, gastritis, osteoarthritis, and infectious hepatitis, while Golden Retrievers are prone to obesity, hip joint diseases, and various eye problems. Therefore, after reading the above introduction, no matter which you believe is "easier to raise, Border Collie or Golden Retriever," once you make a choice, you must take it seriously.