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

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Name	Rough Collie	Poodle
Origins	Scotland	Germany France
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	40	7
Reviews	4	7
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Other Names	Collie, Scottish Collie, Long-Haired Collie, English Collie, Lassie Dog	French Poodle, Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Grosse Pudel
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 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle 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-$1500

General Appearance - Rough Collie vs Poodle

Size	Large	Medium
Weight	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more
Avg. Height	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more

Hair & Care - Rough Collie vs Poodle

Coat	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Curly
Colors	Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable Sable & White White White & Merle Merle	Apricot Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Rough Collies are heavy shedders.	Poodles shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Rough Collie vs Poodle

Temperament	Friendly Gentle Intelligent Loyal Protective Responsive Social Hard working Docile Obedient Elegant Herding	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Rough Collies are very easy to train.	Poodles are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Rough Collie is a playful breed.	The Poodle 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.
Affection Level	Rough Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Rough Collies need a lot of social interaction.	Poodles need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.	Average to high: The Poodle is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Rough Collies are one of the best watchdogs.	Poodles are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Rough Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.	Poodles strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Rough Collies have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Poodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Rough Collies are not the biggest explorers.	Poodles have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Rough Collies have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Poodles 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.	Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Rough Collies adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Poodles 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.	Poodles 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 Poodle

Stranger Friendly	Rough Collies are stranger friendly dogs.	Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Rough Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.	Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Rough Collies are very cat-friendly dogs.	Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Rough Collies are dog-friendly dogs.	Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Rough Collies are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Poodles 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 Poodles 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.	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.
Boat Dog	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Poodle 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 Poodle

Health Issues	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Poodle 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	Addison's Disease Allergies Bloat Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Cataracts Cushing's Syndrome Ear Infections Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Patellar Luxation Premature Graying Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Runny Eyes Sebaceous Adenitis Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
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.	Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Rough Collies need quite a lot of exercise.	Poodles 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.	Poodles 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.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.
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.	Medium The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Rough Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Rough Collie vs Poodle

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	2-4 puppies
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