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Name	Rough Collie	Borzoi	Irish Red and White Setter
Origins	Scotland	Russia Belarus	Ireland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie	Barzoi Psovoi Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya Russian Wolfhound	IRWS Irish RW Setter
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Rough Collie or Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter? Which is the smallest dog, Rough Collie or Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter?	Large	Large Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Rough Collie or Borzoi or Borzoi? Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter weight comparison:	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 75-105 pounds (34-48 kg), Female: 60-90 pounds (27-41kg)	50-75 pounds (25-34 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: 90 pounds (41 kg), Female: 75 pounds (34 kg)	62.5 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Rough Collie or Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter? Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter height comparison:	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (62-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	Male: 25 inches (64 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Rough Collie or Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$1000-$1200	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Rough Collie or Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter?	Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Borzoi is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Irish Red and White Setter is easier than average to get.

Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter intelligence:	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low: The Borzoi is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter trainability comparison.	Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Borzoi dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Rough Collie or Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter?	Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Borzoi dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Rough Collie or Borzoi or Irish Red and White 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.	Borzoi dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Rough Collie or Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter? Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding	Independent Intelligent Gentle Quiet Athletic Respectful	Playful Energetic Affectionate Reliable Loyal Devoted
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: Borzoi 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 Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter?	High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Borzoi dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Irish Red and White 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 Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter social needs comparison:	Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Borzoi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are a social breed. 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 Borzoi is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Irish Red and White Setter is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Borzoi dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Irish Red and White Setter 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter playfulness comparison:	The Rough Collie is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Borzois, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Irish Red and White Setter is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter?	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Borzoi barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Irish Red and White Setter barks occasionally. 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 Borzoi or Irish Red and White 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.	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 Borzoi indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Red and White Setter breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White 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.	Average: Borzoi dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Irish Red and White 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 Borzoi or Irish Red and White 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 Red and White Setter 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.

Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter health comparison. Which is the healthier: Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter?	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Borzoi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Irish Red and White 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 Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Anesthesia Sensitivity Osteochondrosis Dissecans Dental Problems Thyroid Disorder	No data available
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 Borzoi should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Irish Red and White Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter lifespan comparison. How long do Rough Collie, Borzoi and Irish Red and White Setter breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Borzoi: 11 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Irish Red and White Setter: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White 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 average to cold weather conditions The Borzoi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Red and White Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Rough Collie or Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter? Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White 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.	Borzoi dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rough Collie or Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Borzoi dogs have an average exercise need.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Rough Collie or Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter?	Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Borzoi dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Rough Collie or Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 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 Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Borzoi has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Irish Red and White Setter has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter coat comparison:	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Feathered	Silky
Colors What are the original Rough Collie, Borzoi and Irish Red and White Setter color?	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle	Black Red Cream White Sable Brindle	Red White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Rough Collie or Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter? Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Advanced: The Borzoi requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Irish Red and White Setter requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Rough Collie or Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter? Rough Collie or Borzoi or {name3 shedding:	Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Borzoi dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Irish Red and White 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 Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter 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 Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter?	Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Borzoi has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Red and White Setter 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 Borzoi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Red and White Setter is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White 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.	Borzoi dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Rough Collie or Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter? Which dog is more friendly?	Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Red and White Setter 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 Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter?	Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Rough Collie or Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter?	Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Red and White Setter 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 Borzoi or Irish Red and White Setter?	Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not dog-friendly.	Irish Red and White Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter?	Yes Rough Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Borzoi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Red and White 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 Borzoi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Red and White 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.	Borzois are not the best breed for elderly people.	Irish Red and White Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White 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 Borzoi or Irish Red and White 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.	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 Borzoi vs Irish Red and White Setter?	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Borzoi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Red and White 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.	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 Borzoi vs Irish Red and White 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 Borzoi and Irish Red and White Setter have?	4-8 puppies	1-11 puppies	6-12 puppies
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Rough Collie vs Borzoi vs Irish Red and White 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 1891 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 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 Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds 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	No data available	No data available

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