Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sheepdog or Old Farm Collie or Short-Haired Collie? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Border Collie and Scotch Collie. Which is better: Border Collie or Scotch Collie or Smooth Collie?
Name | Border Collie | Scotch Collie | Smooth Collie |
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Group | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie breeds. |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
Old Farm Collie Scottish Collie Farm Collie | Short-Haired Collie |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which breed is the largest? | Large | Large | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) | Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) | Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Scotch Collie or Smooth Collie? Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie height comparison: | Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) | Male: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) | Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) | Male: 22.5 inches (57 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) | Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) |
Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Find price differences between these breeds. | $600-$800 | $700-$900 | $400-$600 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Scotch Collie or Smooth Collie? | Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get. | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. | Average: The Smooth Collie is a commonly available dog breed. |
Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which breed ranks highest? | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Smart: The Scotch Collie dogs have great intelligence. | Very smart: Smooth Collie is an excellent dog breed. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which is easiest to train? | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. | Scotch Collie dogs are very easy to train. | Smooth Collie dogs are very easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which breed is most alert? | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Scotch Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Smooth Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which breed is most protective? | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Scotch Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Smooth Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie? Compare temperaments. |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Loyal Gentle Social |
Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Loyal Gentle Social |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Sensitive: Scotch Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Sensitive: Smooth Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie? | High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Scotch Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Smooth Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie social needs comparison: | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Scotch Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Smooth Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Scotch Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. | Smooth Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Border Collie dogs 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. | Scotch Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Smooth Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which breed is most vocal? | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. | Average to High: The Scotch Collie is a vocal breed. | Average to High: The Smooth Collie is a vocal breed. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which breed is most playful? | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. | The Scotch Collie is a playful breed. | The Smooth Collie is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces? | It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home. | It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Scotch Collie indoors. | It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Smooth Collie indoors. |
Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which breed is most flexible? | Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Scotch Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Smooth Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Scotch Collie or Smooth Collie? | Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Scotch Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Smooth Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Scotch Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Smooth Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which uses mouth most during play? | Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Scotch Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Smooth Collie dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Scotch Collie bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Smooth Collie bite force: Ordinary. |
Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which breed lives longest? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Scotch Collie: 13 years |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Smooth Collie: 15 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which has fewer health issues? | The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Scotch Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Smooth Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Scotch Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Smooth Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans | No data available | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome |
Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which breed is most active? | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. | Scotch Collie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Smooth Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Scotch Collie or Smooth Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. | Scotch Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Smooth Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Scotch Collie or Smooth Collie? | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. | Scotch Collie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Smooth Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. |
Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Scotch Collie has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Smooth Collie has an average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which needs most food? | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. | 2 to 3 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. |
Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. What colors are available? |
Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal | White Sable Blue & Merle Black & White | White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which requires most maintenance? | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. | Advanced: The Scotch Collie requires a lot of grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which drools least? | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Scotch Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Smooth Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Scotch Collie has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Smooth Collie has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long |
Dense Thick Flat |
Dense Thick Flat |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which requires most frequent baths? | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Scotch Collie or Smooth Collie? Border Collie or Scotch Collie or {name3 shedding: | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. | Scotch Collie dogs are heavy shedders. | Smooth Collie dogs are heavy shedders. |
Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which is best with kids? | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Scotch Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Smooth Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. | Scotch Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Smooth Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Scotch Collie or Smooth Collie? Which dog is more friendly? | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Scotch Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Smooth Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Scotch Collie or Smooth Collie? | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Scotch Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Smooth Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Scotch Collie or Smooth Collie? | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Scotch Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Smooth Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie? |
Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Scotch Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Smooth Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Scotch Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Smooth Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Scotch Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Smooth Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which is best suited for service work? | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which has best nose work ability? | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which is best for SAR work? | Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Scotch Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Smooth Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which is best for draft work? | 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. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which has most military use? | 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. |
Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which has most puppies? | 4-8 puppies | 8-12 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. What's recommended? | 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. |
Border Collie vs Scotch Collie vs Smooth Collie Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Border Collie, Scotch Collie, and Smooth Collie. Which has most recognition? |
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 | Dog Registry of America Inc. |
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 |
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