Rough Collie vs Labrador Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Rough Collie | Labrador Retriever |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() ![]() |
Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Gun Dog |
Popularity Rank | 40 | 1 |
Reviews | 4 | 3 |
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Other Names | Collie, Scottish Collie, Long-Haired Collie, English Collie, Lassie Dog | Labrador, Lab |
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Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. |
FCI Group | 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. |
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 |
Price | $400-$600 | $1000-$2000 |
General Appearance - Rough Collie vs Labrador Retriever
Size | Large | Large |
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Weight | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) | Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) |
Avg. Weight | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) |
Height | Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) |
Avg. Height | Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Rough Collie vs Labrador Retriever
Coat | Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry | Dense Waterproof Hard Short |
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Colors | Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable Sable & White White White & Merle Merle | Yellow Chocolate Black |
Grooming | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. |
Shedding Level | Rough Collies are heavy shedders. | Labrador Retrievers shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Rough Collie vs Labrador Retriever
Temperament | Friendly Gentle Intelligent Loyal Protective Responsive Social Hard working Docile Obedient Elegant Herding | Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive |
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Intelligent Rank | Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. | Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
Trainability | Rough Collies are very easy to train. | Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train. |
Playfulness | The Rough Collie is a playful breed. | The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. |
Sensitivity Level | Rough Collies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level | Rough Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. |
Social Needs | Rough Collies need a lot of social interaction. | Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction. |
Barking | Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks. | Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. |
Watchdog Ability | Rough Collies are one of the best watchdogs. | Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs. |
Territorial | Rough Collies are extremely protective guard dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are average defenders. |
Biting Potential |
Low The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | Rough Collies have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Labrador Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam | Rough Collies are not the biggest explorers. | Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive | Rough Collies have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Labrador Retrievers 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. | Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
Adaptability | Rough Collies adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Labrador Retrievers 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. | Labrador Retrievers 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. |
Good With - Rough Collie vs Labrador Retriever
Stranger Friendly | Rough Collies are stranger friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs. |
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Child Friendly | Rough Collies are very kid-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | Rough Collies are very cat-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly | Rough Collies are dog-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Office Friendly |
No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Rough Collies are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Labrador Retrievers 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 Labrador Retrievers 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. |
Therapy Dog |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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. |
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. |
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. |
Yes 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 Labrador Retriever 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. |
Health Factors - Rough Collie vs Labrador Retriever
Health Issues | The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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Health Problems | Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Hip Dysplasia | Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia |
Life Expectancy | 14-16 years | 10-12 years |
Hypoallergenic | 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. | Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs. |
Exercise Need | Rough Collies need quite a lot of exercise. | Labrador Retrievers 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. | Labrador Retrievers 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. | Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Weight Gain Potential | Average. | High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
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. |
Stinkiness |
Medium The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell. |
High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | The Rough Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. |
Reproducibility - Rough Collie vs Labrador Retriever
Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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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. |
Litter Size | 4-8 puppies | 5-10 puppies |
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