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Name	Rough Collie	Goldendoodle	Jack Russell Terrier
Origins	Scotland	United States Canada	England
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	40	447	78
Reviews	4	4	2
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Other Names	Collie, Scottish Collie, Long-Haired Collie, English Collie, Lassie Dog	Curly Golden, Curly Retriever, Goldenpoo	Russell Terrier, JRT, Jack
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2012 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers 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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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 Irish Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers Jack Russell Terrier Club Of America
Price	$400-$600	600-800	$700-$1000

General Appearance - Rough Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Jack Russell Terrier

Size	Large	Large	Small
Weight	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)	11-18 pounds (5-8 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)	14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	13-24 inches (33-61 cm)	8-15 inches (20-38 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)	11.5 inches (29 cm)

Hair & Care - Rough Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Jack Russell Terrier

Coat	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight	Rough
Colors	Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable Sable & White White White & Merle Merle	Black Gray White Brown Red Yellow	Tan White Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Easy to groom: The Jack Russell Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Rough Collies are heavy shedders.	Goldendoodles shed moderately.	Jack Russell Terriers are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Rough Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Jack Russell Terrier

Temperament	Friendly Gentle Intelligent Loyal Protective Responsive Social Hard working Docile Obedient Elegant Herding	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable	Alert Courageous Independent Cheerful Energetic Stubborn
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Goldendoodle's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Jack Russell Terrier is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Rough Collies are very easy to train.	Goldendoodles are very easy to train.	Jack Russell Terriers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Rough Collie is a playful breed.	The Goldendoodle is a playful breed.	The Jack Russell Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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.	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.	Goldendoodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Jack Russell Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Rough Collies need a lot of social interaction.	Goldendoodles need for social interaction is average.	Jack Russell Terriers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.	Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally.	High: The Jack Russell Terrier is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Rough Collies are one of the best watchdogs.	Goldendoodles are average watchdogs.	Jack Russell Terriers are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Rough Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.	Goldendoodles are not the best to protect their territory.	Jack Russell Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Jack Russell Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Rough Collies have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Goldendoodles have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Jack Russell Terriers 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.	Goldendoodles have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Jack Russell Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Rough Collies have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Goldendoodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Jack Russell Terriers 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.	Goldendoodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Jack Russell Terriers are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Rough Collies adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Goldendoodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Jack Russell Terriers 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Rough Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Jack Russell Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Rough Collies are stranger friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.	Jack Russell Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Rough Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Jack Russell Terriers are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Rough Collies are very cat-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Jack Russell Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Rough Collies are dog-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Jack Russell Terriers are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Jack Russell Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Jack Russell Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Rough Collies are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Goldendoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Jack Russell Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Rough Collies are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Goldendoodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Jack Russell Terriers 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 Goldendoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Jack Russell Terrier 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 Goldendoodle vs Jack Russell Terrier

Health Issues	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	The Jack Russell Terrier 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	Addison's Disease Allergies Bloat Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease	Deafness Glaucoma Legg-perthes Disease Lens Luxation Patellar Luxation
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	10-15 years	13-16 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.	Goldendoodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Jack Russell Terriers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Rough Collies need quite a lot of exercise.	Goldendoodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Jack Russell Terriers 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.	Goldendoodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Jack Russell Terriers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average to High.
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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Jack Russell Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Rough Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Goldendoodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Jack Russell Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Rough Collie vs Goldendoodle vs Jack Russell Terrier

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	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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