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Name	Rough Collie	Belgian Tervuren	Cierny Sery
Origins	Scotland	Belgium	Slovakia
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie	Tervuren	Black Slovak Sheepdog Black Slovak Shepherd Black Slovak Shepherd Dog Slovak Sheepdog Slovak Shepherd Slovak Shepherd Dog Black Sherry
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery? Which is the smallest dog, Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Tervuren? Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery weight comparison:	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 44-57 pounds (20-26 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: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 50.5 pounds (23 kg)
Height Which is taller, Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery? Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery height comparison:	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25 inch (63 cm), Female: 23 inch (58 cm)

Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$1200-$1400	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery?	Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Belgian Tervuren is easier than average to get.	Average: The Cierny Sery is a commonly available dog breed.

Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery intelligence:	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Tervuren is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Cierny Sery is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery trainability comparison.	Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Cierny Sery dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery?	Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Cierny Sery dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery? 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.	Belgian Tervuren dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Cierny Sery dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery? Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Loyal Attentive	Affectionate Loyal Devoted Gentle Tolerant
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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Cierny Sery 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: Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery?	High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Belgian Tervuren dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Cierny Sery 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 Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery social needs comparison:	Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are a social breed. See more.	Cierny Sery 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.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Cierny Sery dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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.	Belgian Tervuren dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Cierny Sery dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery playfulness comparison:	The Rough Collie is a playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Tervuren is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Cierny Serys, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery?	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Belgian Tervuren is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Cierny Sery is a vocal breed. 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 Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery?	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 Belgian Tervuren indoors.	Apartment-friendly dog the Cierny Sery breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery 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.	Belgian Tervuren dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cierny Sery dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery?	Rough Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Belgian Tervuren 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.	Cierny Sery dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Belgian Tervuren bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Cierny Sery 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.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Tervuren has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Cierny Sery has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery mouthiness comparison:	Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Cierny Sery dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery health comparison. Which is the healthier: Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery?	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Belgian Tervuren is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Cierny Sery 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 Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Cardiomyopathy Heat Intolerance
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 Belgian Tervuren should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Cierny Sery should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery lifespan comparison. How long do Rough Collie, Belgian Tervuren and Cierny Sery breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Tervuren: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Cierny Sery: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery?	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.	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 Cierny Sery can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery? Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery 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.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are high-energy dogs.	Cierny Sery 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 Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Belgian Tervuren dogs need a lot of exercises.	Cierny Sery dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery?	Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Cierny Sery dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	3 to 4 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? Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Tervuren has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Cierny Sery has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery coat comparison:	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Thick Double	Wiry Dense Rough Soft Smooth Double Harsh Woolly
Colors What are the original Rough Collie, Belgian Tervuren and Cierny Sery color?	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery? Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Belgian Tervuren requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Cierny Sery requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery? Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or {name3 shedding:	Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs shed moderately. See more.	Cierny Sery 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: Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery?	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 Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No 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, Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery?	Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Tervuren has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Cierny Sery has an average 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 Belgian Tervuren is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Cierny Sery is an average drooler. See more.

Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery 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.	Belgian Tervuren dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Cierny Sery dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery? Which dog is more friendly?	Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Cierny Sery 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 Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery?	Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cierny Sery dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery?	Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Cierny Sery dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Rough Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery?	Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Cierny Sery dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery?	Yes Rough Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Belgian Tervuren dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Cierny Sery 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 Belgian Tervuren is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cierny Sery 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.	Belgian Tervurens are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cierny Serys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery 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 Belgian Tervuren or Cierny Sery? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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 Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery?	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Belgian Tervuren breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cierny Sery 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.	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.

Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery 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 Belgian Tervuren and Cierny Sery have?	4-8 puppies	6-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Rough Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Cierny Sery 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 1959 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
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	No data available	Dog Registry of America Inc. United Kennel Club Slovenská Federácia kynologických Klubov of the Slovak Republic (SFKK)

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