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Name	Bearded Collie	Australian Kelpie	Rough Collie
Origins	Scotland	Australia	Scotland
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Working Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	125	523	40
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Other Names	Highland Collie, Mountain Collie, Argle Bargle, Hairy Mou39;ed Collie, Beardie	Australian Sheepdog, Australischer Kelpie, Kelpie, Barb	Collie, Scottish Collie, Long-Haired Collie, English Collie, Lassie Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1976 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club 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
Price	$1200-$1400	$500-$700	$400-$600

General Appearance - Bearded Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Rough Collie

Size	Large Medium	Medium	Large
Weight	40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Avg. Weight	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	35 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height	20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	17-20 inches (43-51 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)
Avg. Height	21 inches (53.5 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Bearded Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Rough Collie

Coat	Feathered	Double	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry
Colors	Brown Blue Fawn Black	Blue Chocolate Red Tan Brown Fawn Black	Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable Sable & White White White & Merle Merle
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Bearded Collies shed above average.	Australian Kelpies shed moderately.	Rough Collies are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Bearded Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Rough Collie

Temperament	Active Lively Alert Intelligent Assertive Confident	Alert Energetic Intelligent Robust Eager Friendly Loyal	Friendly Gentle Intelligent Loyal Protective Responsive Social Hard working Docile Obedient Elegant Herding
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Bearded Collie's has great intelligence.	Average: Australian Kelpie's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Bearded Collies are easy to train.	Australian Kelpies are very easy to train.	Rough Collies are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Bearded Collie is a highly playful breed.	The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed.	The Rough Collie is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Rough Collies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Bearded Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Australian Kelpies are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Rough Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Bearded Collies are a social breed.	Australian Kelpies need for social interaction is average.	Rough Collies need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average to high: The Bearded Collie is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Bearded Collies are good watchdogs.	Australian Kelpies are one of the best watchdogs.	Rough Collies are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Bearded Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.	Australian Kelpies are extremely protective guard dogs.	Rough Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Bearded Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Australian Kelpie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bearded Collies have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Australian Kelpies have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Rough Collies have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bearded Collies have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home.	Rough Collies are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Bearded Collies have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Australian Kelpies have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Rough Collies have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Bearded Collies are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Australian Kelpies are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Rough Collies are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Bearded Collies adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Kelpies adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Rough Collies adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Bearded Collies do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Rough Collies tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Bearded Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Rough Collie

Stranger Friendly	Bearded Collies are stranger friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpies are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Rough Collies are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Bearded Collies are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpies are kid-friendly dogs.	Rough Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bearded Collies are cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpies are average friendly towards cats.	Rough Collies are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Bearded Collies are dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpies are average friendly towards other dogs.	Rough Collies are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bearded Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Kelpie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bearded Collies are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bearded Collies are usually friendly towards other pets.	Australian Kelpies are generally with other pets.	Rough Collies are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Bearded Collies are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Australian Kelpies are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Rough Collies are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Bearded Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Australian Kelpie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Bearded Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Rough Collie

Health Issues	The Bearded Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Australian Kelpies tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Addison's Disease Allergies Arthritis Cancer Eye Diseases Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism	Cerebellar Abiotrophy Collie Eye Anomaly Hip Dysplasia Osteoarthritis Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-14 years	14-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Bearded Collies have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Australian Kelpies are high energy dogs.	Rough Collies have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Bearded Collies have an average exercise need.	Australian Kelpies need quite a lot of exercise.	Rough Collies need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Bearded Collies are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Australian Kelpies don't need too much sleep.	Rough Collies sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bearded Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Rough Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Bearded Collie has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Australian Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bearded Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Australian Kelpie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Rough Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Bearded Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Rough Collie

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-12 puppies	4-7 puppies	4-8 puppies
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