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Compare Briard and Rough Collie. Which is better: Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie?
Name | Briard | Rough Collie | Smooth Collie |
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Origins | France | Scotland | Scotland |
Group | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 127 | 40 | 354 |
Reviews | 2 | 6 | 2 |
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Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Berger Briard Berger De Brie |
English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie | Short-Haired Collie |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? | Large | Large | Large |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Briard or Rough Collie or Rough Collie? Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie weight comparison: | 75 pounds (35 kg) | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 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? | 75 pounds (35 kg) | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie height comparison: | Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 cm) | Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 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: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 cm) | Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) | Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) |
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? Which is more expensive? | $1000-$1200 | $400-$600 | $400-$600 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? | Frequent: The Briard is easier than average to get. | Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get. | Average: The Smooth Collie is a commonly available dog breed. |
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie intelligence: | Smart: The Briard dogs have great intelligence. | Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. | Very smart: Smooth Collie is an excellent dog breed. |
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Trainability
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie trainability comparison. | Briard dogs are easy to train. | Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. | Smooth Collie dogs are very easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? | Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Smooth Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Briard dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Smooth Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie behavior/temperament comparison: |
Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful |
Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding |
Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Loyal Gentle Social |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Rough 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: Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie? | High: Briard dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Rough 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
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie social needs comparison: | Briard dogs are a social breed. | Rough 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? | Briard dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Rough 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? | Briard 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. | Rough 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. |
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie playfulness comparison: | Average: Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Rough Collie is a playful breed. | The Smooth Collie is a playful breed. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie? | Average: The Briard barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks. | Average to High: The Smooth Collie is a vocal breed. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? | It is not recommended to keep the Briard 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 Rough 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. |
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | Briard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Rough 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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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? | Briard dogs 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. | Rough 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. |
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Briard bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Smooth Collie bite force: Ordinary. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Low 🔽 The Briard has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Smooth Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie mouthiness comparison: | Briard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Smooth Collie dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie? | The Briard is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Rough 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. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie health problems comparison: | No data available | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome |
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Briard should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Rough 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. |
Life Expectancy
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Briard, Rough Collie and Smooth Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Briard: 11 years |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Smooth Collie: 15 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie? | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Briard can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | 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. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. |
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie?
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie energy level comparison: | Briard dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Rough Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | 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
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Briard dogs need a lot of exercises. | Rough 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: Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? | Briard dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Smooth Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. |
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? | 4 to 7 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. | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie weight gain potential comparison: | Average: The Briard has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Smooth Collie has an average risk for obesity. |
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie coat comparison: | Fine |
Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry |
Dense Thick Flat |
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Colors
What are the original Briard, Rough Collie and Smooth Collie color? |
Black Gray Tawny | White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle | White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie grooming comparison: | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? Briard or Rough Collie or {name3 shedding: | Briard dogs shed moderately. | Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. | Smooth Collie dogs are heavy shedders. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Hypoallergenic
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie? | Medium ⏺ The Briard has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Smooth Collie has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | The Briard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Smooth Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Briard dogs are generally with other pets. | Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Smooth Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? Which dog is more friendly? | Briard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Smooth Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? | Briard dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Smooth Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? | Briard dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Smooth Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? | Briard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Rough 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: Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie? |
Yes Briard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Rough 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 Briard is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Rough 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? | Briards are usually recommended for elderly people. | Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Smooth Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Briard or Rough Collie or Smooth Collie? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog? | 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. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. |
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a 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. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie? | Not really Briard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Smooth Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a 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. |
Fighting Dog / Military 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. |
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | 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
How many puppies can Briard and Rough Collie and Smooth Collie have? | 8-10 puppies | 4-8 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
Briard vs Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1928 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | 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. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds? | No data available |
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 |
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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