Chorkie vs Rough Collie – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Chorkie	Rough Collie
Origins	United States	Scotland
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Group	Designer Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	201	40
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Other Names	Chia-Yorkie, Yorkie-Chi, Yorkiehuahua	Collie, Scottish Collie, Long-Haired Collie, English Collie, Lassie Dog
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. International Designer Canine Registry	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	300-400	$400-$600

General Appearance - Chorkie vs Rough Collie

Size	Small	Large
Weight	8-15 pounds (4-7 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Avg. Weight	11.5 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)
Avg. Height	7.5 inches (19 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Chorkie vs Rough Collie

Coat	Silky	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry
Colors	Black Brown Chocolate	Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable Sable & White White White & Merle Merle
Grooming	Average: The Chorkie requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Chorkies shed none to minimal.	Rough Collies are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Chorkie vs Rough Collie

Temperament	Affectionate Cheerful Loving Protective Aggressive Lively Loyal Social	Friendly Gentle Intelligent Loyal Protective Responsive Social Hard working Docile Obedient Elegant Herding
Intelligent Rank	Average: Chorkie's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Chorkies are quite easy to train.	Rough Collies are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Chorkies, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Rough Collie is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Chorkies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Rough Collies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Chorkies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Rough Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Chorkies need a lot of social interaction.	Rough Collies need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Chorkie is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Chorkies are average watchdogs.	Rough Collies are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Chorkies strongly protect their territory.	Rough Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Chorkie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Chorkies have an average 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	Chorkies tend to escape less than other breeds.	Rough Collies are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Chorkies have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Rough Collies have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Chorkies are very apartment-friendly dogs.	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	Chorkies 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	Chorkies tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.

Good With - Chorkie vs Rough Collie

Stranger Friendly	Chorkies are average friendly towards strangers.	Rough Collies are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Chorkies are not kid-friendly dogs.	Rough Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Chorkies are cat-friendly dogs.	Rough Collies are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Chorkies are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Rough Collies are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Chorkie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Chorkies are not recommended for elderly people.	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Chorkies are usually friendly towards other pets.	Rough Collies are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Chorkies 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
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.	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.
Boat Dog	Not really Chorkie 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.

Health Factors - Chorkie vs Rough Collie

Health Issues	Chorkies are commonly healthy dogs.	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Patellar Luxation	Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	14-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Chorkies have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	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	Chorkies exercise need is very minimal.	Rough Collies need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Chorkies are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	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	0.5 to 1.5 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.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	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	Medium The Chorkie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Chorkie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Rough Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Chorkie vs Rough Collie

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	3-7 puppies	4-8 puppies
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