Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Hare Indian Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Rough Collie	Irish Setter	Hare Indian Dog
Origins	Scotland	Ireland	United States Canada
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Gun Dog	Extinct
Popularity Rank	40	72	217
Reviews	4	1	0
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Other Names	Collie, Scottish Collie, Long-Haired Collie, English Collie, Lassie Dog	Red Setter, Irish Red Setter	Mackenzie River dog, Trap line dog
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 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	No set
Price	$400-$600	$800-$1000	Unavailable

General Appearance - Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Hare Indian Dog

Size	Large	Large	Large
Weight	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 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)	18.5 inches (47 cm)

Hair & Care - Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Hare Indian Dog

Coat	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Fine	Thick Woolly
Colors	Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable Sable & White White White & Merle Merle	Mahogany Red	White & Gray White & Brown
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Hare Indian Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Rough Collies are heavy shedders.	Irish Setters shed moderately.	Hare Indian Dogs shed above average.

Characteristics - Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Hare Indian Dog

Temperament	Friendly Gentle Intelligent Loyal Protective Responsive Social Hard working Docile Obedient Elegant Herding	Affectionate Energetic Lively Intelligent Companionable Independent Playful	Playful Friendly
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Irish Setter's has great intelligence.	Average: Hare Indian Dog's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Rough Collies are very easy to train.	Irish Setters are very easy to train.	Hare Indian Dogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Rough Collie is a playful breed.	The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed.	The Hare Indian Dog 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.	Hare Indian Dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Rough Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Irish Setters are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Hare Indian Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Rough Collies need a lot of social interaction.	Irish Setters need a lot of social interaction.	Hare Indian Dogs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.	Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal.	Average: The Hare Indian Dog barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Rough Collies are one of the best watchdogs.	Irish Setters are average watchdogs.	Hare Indian Dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
Territorial	Rough Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.	Irish Setters are not the best to protect their territory.	Hare Indian Dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Hare Indian Dog has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Rough Collies have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Irish Setters have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Hare Indian Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Rough Collies are not the biggest explorers.	Irish Setters have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Hare Indian Dogs are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Rough Collies have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Irish Setters have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Hare Indian Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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.	Irish Setters are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Hare Indian Dogs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Rough Collies adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Irish Setters adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Hare Indian Dogs 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.	Irish Setters tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Hare Indian Dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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 Irish Setter vs Hare Indian Dog

Stranger Friendly	Rough Collies are stranger friendly dogs.	Irish Setters are very stranger friendly dogs.	Hare Indian Dogs are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Rough Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Setters are very kid-friendly dogs.	Hare Indian Dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Rough Collies are very cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Setters are very cat-friendly dogs.	Hare Indian Dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Rough Collies are dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Setters are very dog-friendly dogs.	Hare Indian Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Hare Indian Dog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Hare Indian Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Rough Collies are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Irish Setters are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Hare Indian Dogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Rough Collies are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Irish Setters are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Hare Indian Dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Hare Indian Dog breed usually doesn't like 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 Irish Setter vs Hare Indian Dog

Health Issues	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Irish Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Hare Indian Dog 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	Bloat Cancer Canine Leukocyte Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	12-14 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.	Irish Setters are high energy dogs.	Hare Indian Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Rough Collies need quite a lot of exercise.	Irish Setters need a lot of exercises.	Hare Indian Dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Rough Collies sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Irish Setters don't need too much sleep.	Hare Indian Dogs 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.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Low to Average.
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 average to cold weather conditions The Irish Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Hare Indian Dog 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.	High The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Hare Indian Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Rough Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Irish Setter is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Hare Indian Dog is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Rough Collie vs Irish Setter vs Hare Indian Dog

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	7-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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