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Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Comparison - Dog breed selector: English Collie or Golden Flat Coat or Hungarian Pointer? Find the right dog for you

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Name Rough Collie Golden Retriever Vizsla
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla breeds.
English Collie
Lassie Dog
Long-Haired Collie
Scottish Collie
Collie
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Hungarian Pointer
Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer
Magyar Vizsla
Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla
Hungarian Vizsla
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which breed is the largest?
Large Large Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 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: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla? Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla height comparison:
Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Find price differences between these breeds.
$400-$600 $1000-$2000 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla?
Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.

Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which breed ranks highest?
Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which is easiest to train?
Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train.
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Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Vizsla dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which breed is most alert?
Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which breed is most protective?
Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Vizsla dogs are average defenders.
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Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla? Compare temperaments.
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Elegant
Hard working
Herding
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Playful
Energetic
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Companionable
Cheerful
Quiet
Easygoing
Willing
Evenly Tempered
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.
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Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla?
High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla social needs comparison:
Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Vizsla dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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.
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Golden Retriever 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.
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Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which breed is most playful?
The Rough Collie is a playful breed.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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 recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.

Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which breed is most flexible?
Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla?
Rough Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Vizsla 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 Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which uses mouth most during play?
Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.

Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which breed lives longest?
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which handles climate changes best?
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.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which has fewer health issues?
The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
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.
Rare
The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Drug Sensitivity
Collie Eye Anomaly
Gray Collie Syndrome
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Epilepsy
Sebaceous Adenitis

Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which breed is most active?
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.
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla?
Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.

Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which needs most food?
2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. What colors are available?
White
Sable
Merle
Black & White & Tan
Blue & Merle
Blue & Merle & White
Sable & White
White & Merle
Golden
Light
Golden
Rust
Russet Gold
Dark Sandy Gold
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which requires most maintenance?
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which drools least?
The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Rough
Soft
Thick
Straight
Harsh
Furry
Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Fine
Dense
Hard
Coarse
Short
No Undercoat
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which requires most frequent baths?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla? Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Vizsla dogs shed moderately.
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Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which is best with kids?
Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla? Which dog is more friendly?
Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla?
Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla?
Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla?
Yes
Rough Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Vizsla 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.
Yes
Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Vizsla 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.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which is best suited for service work?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which excels in therapy work?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which has best nose work ability?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which has most military use?

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 Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which has most puppies?
4-8 puppies 5-10 puppies 6-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Rough Collie, Golden Retriever, and Vizsla. Which has most 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
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

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