Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs English Setter – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Rough Collie	Doberman Pinscher	English Setter
Origins	Scotland	Germany	England
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Working Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	40	16	95
Reviews	2	0	0
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Other Names	Collie, Scottish Collie, Long-Haired Collie, English Collie, Lassie Dog	Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman	Lawerack, Laverack, Llewellin (or Llewellyn) Setter
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters 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 New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	Unknown
Price	$400-$600	$800-$1000	$400-$600

General Appearance - Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs English Setter

Size	Large	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Avg. 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: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Hair & Care - Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs English Setter

Coat	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Fine	Feathered
Colors	Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable Sable & White White White & Merle Merle	Blue Red Tan Brown White Black	Blue Belton Lemon Orange Tan Tricolor Liver
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The English Setter requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Rough Collies are heavy shedders.	Doberman Pinschers shed moderately.	English Setters shed moderately.

Characteristics - Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs English Setter

Temperament	Friendly Gentle Intelligent Loyal Protective Responsive Social Hard working Docile Obedient Elegant Herding	Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient	Strong Willed Gentle Intelligent Mischievous Energetic
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Smart: English Setter's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Rough Collies are very easy to train.	Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train.	English Setters are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Rough Collie is a playful breed.	Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The English Setter is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Rough Collies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Doberman Pinschers 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.	Doberman Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	English Setters are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Rough Collies need a lot of social interaction.	Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average.	English Setters are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.	Average to high: The English Setter is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Rough Collies are one of the best watchdogs.	Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs.	English Setters are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Rough Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.	English Setters are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The English Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Rough Collies have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Doberman Pinschers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	English Setters 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.	Doberman Pinschers tend to escape less than other breeds.	English Setters 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.	Doberman Pinschers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	English Setters 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.	Doberman Pinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	English Setters are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Rough Collies adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Setters 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.	English Setters 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs English Setter

Stranger Friendly	Rough Collies are stranger friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs.	English Setters are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Rough Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children.	English Setters are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Rough Collies are very cat-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats.	English Setters are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Rough Collies are dog-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	English Setters are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.	English Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Rough Collies are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets.	English Setters are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Rough Collies are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Doberman Pinschers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No English Setters 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.	Not really This breed generally not used 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.	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.	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.	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 Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes English Setter breed usually likes 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs English Setter

Health Issues	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	The English Setter 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	Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome	No set
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	10-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	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.	Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	English Setters have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Rough Collies need quite a lot of exercise.	Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise.	English Setters need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Rough Collies sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Doberman Pinschers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	English Setters 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.	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	High: The English Setter 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	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The English Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The English Setter has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Rough Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Doberman Pinscher drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The English Setter is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs English Setter

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	6-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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