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Name	Rough Collie	Greyhound	Mastiff
Origins	Scotland	United Kingdom	England
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie	English Greyhound	Old English Mastiff English Mastiff
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff?	Large	Giant	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Rough Collie or Greyhound or Greyhound? Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff weight comparison:	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 kg)	Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 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: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg)	Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg)
Height Which is taller, Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff? Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff height comparison:	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)

Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$500-$800	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff?	Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Greyhound is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.

Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff intelligence:	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff trainability comparison.	Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Greyhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff?	Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff? 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.	Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff? Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding	Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Outright Tempered Quiet Athletic	Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful
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.	Sensitive: Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff?	High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff social needs comparison:	Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. 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.	Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff playfulness comparison:	The Rough Collie is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff?	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. 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 Greyhound or Mastiff?	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.	Very house-friendly dog the Greyhound breed.	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 Mastiff indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff 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.	Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Mastiff 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 Greyhound or Mastiff?	Rough Collie dogs 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.

Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Greyhound bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.
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.	Low 🔽 The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff mouthiness comparison:	Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff?	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Osteoarthritis Sensitivity To Anesthesia Osteosarcoma Alopecia Cold Intolerance Pannus Musculoskeletal Injuries Vitreous Degeneration	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria
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.	Average The Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Rough Collie, Greyhound and Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Greyhound: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff?	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff? Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff 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.	Greyhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Greyhound dogs exercise need is minimal.	Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff?	Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Greyhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
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Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 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 Greyhound vs Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Greyhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff coat comparison:	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Fine	Dense
Colors What are the original Rough Collie, Greyhound and Mastiff color?	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle	Black Gray Red Blue White	Fawn Brindle Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff? Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff? Rough Collie or Greyhound or {name3 shedding:	Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Greyhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Mastiff 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 Greyhound or Mastiff?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff?	Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high 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 Greyhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff 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.	Greyhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?	Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Greyhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Mastiff 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 Greyhound or Mastiff?	Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff?	Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Greyhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Rough Collie or Greyhound or Mastiff?	Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Greyhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff?	Yes Rough Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Mastiff 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.	No Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mastiff 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.	Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff 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.	Not really This breed generally not used 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 Greyhound or Mastiff? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a 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 Greyhound vs Mastiff?	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mastiff breed usually doesn't like 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.	Yes 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 Greyhound vs Mastiff 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 Greyhound and Mastiff have?	4-8 puppies	1-12 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Rough Collie vs Greyhound vs Mastiff 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 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working 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 Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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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