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Name	Rough Collie	Labradoodle	Goldendoodle
Origins	Scotland	Australia	United States Canada
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Designer Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	40	556	447
Reviews	4	1	5
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Other Names	Collie, Scottish Collie, Long-Haired Collie, English Collie, Lassie Dog	Labrador Retriever + Poodle	Curly Golden, Curly Retriever, Goldenpoo
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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.	Not recognized by FCI.	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	Australian Labradoodle Association International Australian Labradoodle Association	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry
Price	$400-$600	$1000-$2000	600-800

General Appearance - Rough Collie vs Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle

Size	Large	Large	Large
Weight	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)	Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	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)
Height	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	13-24 inches (33-61 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)

Hair & Care - Rough Collie vs Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle

Coat	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Fine Variety of coat types	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight
Colors	Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable Sable & White White White & Merle Merle	Gold Apricot Caramel Chalky white Black Café Cream Silver Chocolate Parchment Blue They can also have parti-colored coats, which consist of brindles, phantom, patched, or sable colors.	Black Gray White Brown Red Yellow
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Rough Collies are heavy shedders.	Labradoodles shed moderately.	Goldendoodles shed moderately.

Characteristics - Rough Collie vs Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle

Temperament	Friendly Gentle Intelligent Loyal Protective Responsive Social Hard working Docile Obedient Elegant Herding	Affectionate Intelligent Alert	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Labradoodle's has great intelligence.	Average: Goldendoodle's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Rough Collies are very easy to train.	Labradoodles are easy to train.	Goldendoodles are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Rough Collie is a playful breed.	The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed.	The Goldendoodle is a 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.	Labradoodles 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.
Social Needs	Rough Collies need a lot of social interaction.	Labradoodles need a lot of social interaction.	Goldendoodles need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.	Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally.	Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Rough Collies are one of the best watchdogs.	Labradoodles are good watchdogs.	Goldendoodles are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Rough Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.	Labradoodles are average defenders.	Goldendoodles are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Rough Collies have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Labradoodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Goldendoodles have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Rough Collies are not the biggest explorers.	Labradoodles have average wanderlust potential.	Goldendoodles have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Rough Collies have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Labradoodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Goldendoodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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.	Labradoodles 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.
Adaptability	Rough Collies adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Labradoodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Goldendoodles 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.	Labradoodles 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.
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 Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle

Stranger Friendly	Rough Collies are stranger friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Rough Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Rough Collies are very cat-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Rough Collies are dog-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labradoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Rough Collies are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Labradoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Goldendoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Rough Collies are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Labradoodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Goldendoodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Labradoodle breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Goldendoodle 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 Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle

Health Issues	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Hip Dysplasia	Ear Infections Hip Dysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypothyroidism	Addison's Disease Allergies Bloat Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	12-14 years	10-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	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.	Labradoodles are high energy dogs.	Goldendoodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Rough Collies need quite a lot of exercise.	Labradoodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Goldendoodles 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.	Labradoodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Goldendoodles 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.	4 to 5 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Rough Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Labradoodle is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Goldendoodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Rough Collie vs Labradoodle vs Goldendoodle

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	4-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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