Rough Collie vs Labrador Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Rough Collie	Labrador Retriever
Origins	Scotland	England Canada
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	40	1
Reviews	2	3
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Other Names	Collie, Scottish Collie, Long-Haired Collie, English Collie, Lassie Dog	Labrador, Lab
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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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
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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