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Name	Rough Collie	Akita	Irish Setter
Origins	Scotland	Japan	Ireland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	40	47	72
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Other Names What other names do they have?	English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	Irish Red Setter Red Setter
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter? Which is the smallest dog, Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Rough Collie or Akita or Akita? Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter weight comparison:	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter? Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter height comparison:	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$800-$1200	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter?	Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.

Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter intelligence:	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter trainability comparison.	Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter?	Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter? Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Playful Independent Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Lively Companionable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Rough Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter?	High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Irish Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter social needs comparison:	Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter playfulness comparison:	The Rough Collie is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter?	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter?	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.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter?	Rough Collie 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.	Irish Setter dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Setter 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 Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter mouthiness comparison:	Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter health comparison. Which is the healthier: Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter?	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Irish Setter 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: Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Canine Leukocyte
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Irish Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter lifespan comparison. How long do Rough Collie, Akita and Irish Setter breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter?	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.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	3 to 4 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? Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter coat comparison:	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Fine
Colors What are the original Rough Collie, Akita and Irish Setter color?	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle	Black Red White Brown Fawn	Red Mahogany
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter? Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter? Rough Collie or Akita or {name3 shedding:	Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Irish Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter?	Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.	Irish Setter dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter? Which dog is more friendly?	Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very 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 Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter?	Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter?	Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Setter dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter?	Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter?	Yes Rough Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Rough Collie or Akita or Irish Setter? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
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: Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter?	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Setter breed usually likes 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.

Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter 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 Rough Collie and Akita and Irish Setter have?	4-8 puppies	3-12 puppies	7-10 puppies
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Rough Collie vs Akita vs Irish Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National 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 Canadian Canine Registry

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