Rough Collie vs Dachshund – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Rough Collie	Dachshund
Origins	Scotland	Germany
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	40	13
Reviews	3	1
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Other Names	Collie, Scottish Collie, Long-Haired Collie, English Collie, Lassie Dog	Teckel, Tekkel, Tekkel Doxie, Weenie Dog, Sausage Dog, Bassotto, Worshond
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 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the 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	$500-$700

General Appearance - Rough Collie vs Dachshund

Size	Large	Small
Weight	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Rough Collie vs Dachshund

Coat	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Fine
Colors	Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable Sable & White White White & Merle Merle	Blue Red White Tan Brown Silver Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Rough Collies are heavy shedders.	Dachshunds shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Rough Collie vs Dachshund

Temperament	Friendly Gentle Intelligent Loyal Protective Responsive Social Hard working Docile Obedient Elegant Herding	Clever Devoted Playful Courageous Lively Stubborn
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Dachshund's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Rough Collies are very easy to train.	Dachshunds are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Rough Collie is a playful breed.	Dachshunds, 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.	Dachshunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Rough Collies need a lot of social interaction.	Dachshunds are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.	High: The Dachshund is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Rough Collies are one of the best watchdogs.	Dachshunds are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Rough Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.	Dachshunds are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Rough Collies have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Dachshunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Rough Collies are not the biggest explorers.	Dachshunds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Rough Collies have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Dachshunds 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.	Dachshunds are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Rough Collies adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Dachshunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
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.	Dachshunds 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.
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 Dachshund

Stranger Friendly	Rough Collies are stranger friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Rough Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Rough Collies are very cat-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Rough Collies are dog-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Rough Collies are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Dachshunds 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 Dachshunds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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.
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 Dachshund 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Rough Collie vs Dachshund

Health Issues	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Hip Dysplasia	Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Bloat Cancer Canine Diabetes Mellitus Cushing's Syndrome Deafness Demodectic Mange Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Legg-perthes Disease Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Mitral Valve Disease Narcolepsy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	12-15 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.	Dachshunds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Rough Collies need quite a lot of exercise.	Dachshunds 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.	Dachshunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
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 warm weather
Stinkiness	Medium The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Rough Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Dachshund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Rough Collie vs Dachshund

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	4-8 puppies
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