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Name	Rough Collie	Golden Retriever	Vizsla
Origins	Scotland	Scotland	Hungary
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	40	3	30
Reviews	6	14	8
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Other Names What other names do they have?	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 Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla? Which is the smallest dog, Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla weight comparison:	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 Which is cheaper, Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla? Which is more expensive?	$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

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla intelligence:	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla trainability comparison.	Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Vizsla 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 Golden Retriever or Vizsla?	Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla? 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.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla? Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla behavior/temperament comparison:	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. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
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. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla social needs comparison:	Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Vizsla 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.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	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. See more.	Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla playfulness comparison:	The Rough Collie is a playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla?	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Vizsla 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 Golden Retriever or Vizsla?	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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla 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.	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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone 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 Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla?	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.
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.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla mouthiness comparison:	Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla health comparison. Which is the healthier: Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla?	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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
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
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.	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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla lifespan comparison. How long do Rough Collie, Golden Retriever and Vizsla 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 Golden Retriever: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla? Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla 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.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
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.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla?	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla coat comparison:	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat
Colors What are the original Rough Collie, Golden Retriever and Vizsla color?	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 Which dog is easy to maintain, Rough Collie or Golden Retriever or Vizsla? Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
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. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Vizsla 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 Golden Retriever or Vizsla?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla 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 Golden Retriever vs Vizsla?	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.
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 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. See more.	The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla 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.	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.
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 Golden Retriever or Vizsla?	Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
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 Breeds That Get Along Well With 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 Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Golden Retriever or Vizsla? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	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 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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla?	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Vizsla 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 Golden Retriever vs Vizsla 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 Golden Retriever and Vizsla have?	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Rough Collie vs Golden Retriever vs Vizsla 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 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs 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	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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