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Name	Poodle	German Shepherd	Rough Collie
Origins	Germany France	Germany	Scotland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian	English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Poodle or German Shepherd or German Shepherd? Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie weight comparison:	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 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: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie? Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie height comparison:	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 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?	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$800-$2000	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie?	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.

Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie intelligence:	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie trainability comparison.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie?	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie? Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Rough Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie?	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie social needs comparison:	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie playfulness comparison:	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Rough Collie is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie?	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie?	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.	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 German Shepherd 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 Rough Collie indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie?	Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Rough Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie mouthiness comparison:	Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie?	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Shepherds 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Blindness Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Degenerative Myelopathy Wobbler's Syndrome Panosteitis Hemophilia B Megaesophagus Cushing's Syndrome Lens Luxation Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Digestive Problems Hemophilia A Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lupus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Paralysis Perianal Fistula Seborrhea Vitiligo	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 Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Poodle, German Shepherd and Rough Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	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. See more.

Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie? Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie energy level comparison:	Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	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.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie?	Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie coat comparison:	Curly	Fuzzy	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry
Colors What are the original Poodle, German Shepherd and Rough Collie color?	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black Tan Red Silver	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie? Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie? Poodle or German Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie?	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie?	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie?	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie?	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie?	Yes Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Shepherd 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Poodle or German Shepherd or Rough Collie? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie?	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Poodle and German Shepherd and Rough Collie have?	2-4 puppies	6-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Poodle vs German Shepherd vs Rough Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle 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 What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 Canadian 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 German Shepherd Dog Club Of America	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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