Rough Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Rough Collie	Bernese Mountain Dog
Origins	Scotland	Switzerland
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	40	25
Reviews	4	1
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Other Names	Collie, Scottish Collie, Long-Haired Collie, English Collie, Lassie Dog	Berner Sennenhund, Bernese Cattle Dog, Berner
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.
Breed Recognition	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. 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
Price	$400-$600	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Rough Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog

Size	Large	Large
Weight	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg)
Height	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm)

Hair & Care - Rough Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog

Coat	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Dense
Colors	Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable Sable & White White White & Merle Merle	White Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Rough Collies are heavy shedders.	Bernese Mountain Dogs shed above average.

Characteristics - Rough Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog

Temperament	Friendly Gentle Intelligent Loyal Protective Responsive Social Hard working Docile Obedient Elegant Herding	Affectionate Intelligent Faithful Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Rough Collies are very easy to train.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Rough Collie is a playful breed.	Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Rough Collies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Rough Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Rough Collies need a lot of social interaction.	Bernese Mountain Dogs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Rough Collies are one of the best watchdogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Rough Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bernese Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Rough Collies have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Rough Collies are not the biggest explorers.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Rough Collies have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Rough Collies are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Rough Collies adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Bernese Mountain Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Rough Collies 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.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Rough Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog

Stranger Friendly	Rough Collies are stranger friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Rough Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Rough Collies are very cat-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Rough Collies are dog-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bernese Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Rough Collies are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Rough Collies are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bernese Mountain Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Rough Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog

Health Issues	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Hip Dysplasia	Bloat Cancer Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Panosteitis Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	7-10 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Rough Collies have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Rough Collies need quite a lot of exercise.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Rough Collies sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	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.	Prefers cold weather The Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Rough Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bernese Mountain Dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Rough Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	1-14 puppies, average 8
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