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Compare Gollie and Border Collie. Which is better: Gollie or Border Collie or Australian Shepherd?
Name | Gollie | Border Collie | Australian Shepherd |
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Group | Designer Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 583 | 38 | 17 |
Reviews | 1 | 13 | 7 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd breeds. | Golden Collie |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
Little Blue Dog Aussie |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd? Compare their breeding categories. | Cross Breed | Purebred | Purebred |
Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is the largest? | Large | Large | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd? Compare adult weight ranges. | 50-75 pounds (25-34 kg) | Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) | Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 62.5 pounds (29.5 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) | Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Gollie or Border Collie or Australian Shepherd? Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd height comparison: | 22-26 inches (55-65 cm) | Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) | Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | 24 inches (60 cm) | Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) | Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm) |
Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Find price differences between these breeds. | $300-$700 | $600-$800 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Gollie or Border Collie or Australian Shepherd? | Average: The Gollie is a commonly available dog breed. | Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get. |
Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed ranks highest? | Smart: The Gollie dogs have great intelligence. | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which is easiest to train? | Gollie dogs are quite easy to train. | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. | Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most alert? | Gollie dogs are average watchdogs. | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most protective? | Gollie dogs are average defenders. | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd? Compare temperaments. |
Active Energetic Friendly Affectionate Athletic Clever |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Gollie dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd? | High: Gollie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. |
Social Needs
Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd social needs comparison: | Gollie dogs are a social breed. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | The wanderlust potential of the Gollie is strong enough to escape from home. | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Gollie dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | 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. | Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most vocal? | Low to Average: The Gollie rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most playful? | The Gollie is a highly playful breed. | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. | The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Gollie breed. | 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 Australian Shepherd indoors. |
Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most flexible? | Average: Gollie dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Gollie or Border Collie or Australian Shepherd? | Gollie 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. | Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Australian Shepherd 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. |
Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Gollie has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which uses mouth most during play? | Gollie dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Gollie bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary. |
Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed lives longest? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Gollie: 13 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which handles climate changes best? | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | 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 cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which has fewer health issues? | The Gollie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Australian Shepherd 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 Gollie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd health problems comparison: |
Cataracts Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes |
Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most active? | Gollie dogs are high-energy dogs. | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. | Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Gollie or Border Collie or Australian Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Gollie dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. | Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Gollie or Border Collie or Australian Shepherd? | Gollie dogs don't need too much sleep. | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. | Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Gollie's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which needs most food? | 5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. 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 Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. What colors are available? |
Black White Brown Gold |
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 |
Black Red Blue Merle |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which requires most maintenance? | Average: The Gollie requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which drools least? | The Gollie is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which has least natural smell? | Low 🔽 The Gollie has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Dense Straight Long |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long | Feathered |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which requires most frequent baths? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 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 Gollie or Border Collie or Australian Shepherd? Gollie or Border Collie or {name3 shedding: | Gollie dogs shed above average. | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. | Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. |
Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best with kids? | Gollie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Gollie dogs are generally with other pets. | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. | Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Gollie or Border Collie or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly? | Gollie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Gollie or Border Collie or Australian Shepherd? | Gollie dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Gollie or Border Collie or Australian Shepherd? | Gollie dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd? |
Yes Gollie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
Yes Gollie is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Gollies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best suited for service work? | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which has best nose work ability? | 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. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best for SAR work? | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | 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. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Gollie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. 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 Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. 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. |
Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which has most puppies? | 6-10 puppies | 4-8 puppies | 6-9 puppies, average 7 |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. 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. |
Gollie vs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. How are they classified? | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. How are they classified internationally? | Not recognized by 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. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Gollie, Border Collie, and Australian Shepherd. Which has most recognition? | Not recognized by any clubs. |
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 |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America |
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