Rough Collie vs Poodle Comparison – Which dog is better Collie or French Poodle?

"Find similarities and differences between Rough Collie vs Poodle" Compare Rough Collie and Poodle. Which is better: Rough Collie or Poodle?

General Appearance & Basic Info Hair & Care Characteristics Good With Health Factors Reproducibility Show differences only

Name	Rough Collie	Poodle
Origins	Scotland	Germany France
All Dog Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	40	7
Reviews	5	11
User Ratings

Other Names What other names do they have?	Collie, Scottish Collie, Long-Haired Collie, English Collie, Lassie Dog	French Poodle, Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Grosse Pudel
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Rough Collie vs Poodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	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 Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 Which is cheaper, Rough Collie or Poodle? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Rough Collie and Poodle?	$400-$600	$1000-$1500
Availability	Very frequent	Very frequent

Rough Collie vs Poodle General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Rough Collie or Poodle? Rough Collie vs Poodle size comparison:	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Rough Collie or Poodle? Rough Collie vs Poodle weight comparison:	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 Which dog has a smaller / higher average 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 Which is taller, Rough Collie or Poodle? Rough Collie vs Poodle height comparison:	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more

Rough Collie vs Poodle Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Rough Collie vs Poodle coat comparison:	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Curly
Colors What are the original Rough Collie and Poodle color? Rough Collie vs Poodle color comparison:	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 Which is easy to maintain, Rough Collie or Poodle? Rough Collie vs Poodle grooming comparison:	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 Who sheds more Rough Collie or Poodle? Rough Collie vs Poodle shedding:	Rough Collies are heavy shedders.	Poodles shed none to minimal.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Rough Collie or Poodle?	3-4 weeks More often than average.	3-4 weeks More often than average.

Rough Collie vs Poodle Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Rough Collie or Poodle? Rough Collie vs Poodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Friendly Gentle Intelligent Loyal Protective Responsive Social Hard working Docile Obedient Elegant Herding	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Rough Collie or Poodle smarter? Which is best? Rough Collie vs Poodle intelligence:	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability Rough Collie vs Poodle trainability comparison. What's the difference between Rough Collie vs Poodle?	Rough Collies are very easy to train.	Poodles are easy to train.
Playfulness Rough Collie vs Poodle playfulness comparison:	The Rough Collie is a playful breed.	The Poodle is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Rough Collie vs Poodle?	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 Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rough Collie vs Poodle?	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 Collie vs Poodle social needs comparison:	Rough Collies need a lot of social interaction.	Poodles need a lot of social interaction.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Rough Collie vs Poodle?	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.	Average to high: The Poodle is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Rough Collie or Poodle?	Rough Collies are one of the best watchdogs.	Poodles are good watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Rough Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.	Poodles strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Rough Collie or Poodle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Rough Collie vs Poodle mouthiness comparison:	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 Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Rough Collie vs Poodle?	Rough Collies are not the biggest explorers.	Poodles have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Rough Collie vs Poodle? Which can be better for hunting?	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 Which dog is more apartment friendly Rough Collie or Poodle?	Nem a legjobb választás Rough Collie, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható Rough Collie tartása lakásban.	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Poodle fajta.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	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 Which dog can be left alone: Rough Collie or Poodle?	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.

Rough Collie vs Poodle Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Rough Collie or Poodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Rough Collies are stranger friendly dogs.	Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Rough Collie or Poodle?	Rough Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.	Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Rough Collie or Poodle?	Rough Collies are very cat-friendly dogs.	Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Rough Collie or Poodle?	Rough Collies are dog-friendly dogs.	Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Rough Collie vs Poodle?	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 Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Rough Collie or Poodle? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Rough Collie vs Poodle?	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Rough Collies are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a 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.

Rough Collie vs Poodle Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Rough Collie vs Poodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Rough Collie vs Poodle?	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 Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rough Collie vs Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rough Collie vs Poodle health problems comparison:	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
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Rough Collie vs Poodle?	Average The Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy Rough Collie vs Poodle lifespan comparison. How long do Rough Collie and Poodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Rough Collie and Poodle?	14-16 years	12-15 years
Calculate dog years to human years by breed here
Hypoallergenic Rough Collie vs Poodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	Yes
Energy Level Who has more energy a Rough Collie or Poodle? Rough Collie vs Poodle energy level comparison:	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.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Rough Collie vs Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rough Collie or Poodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Rough Collies need quite a lot of exercise.	Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Rough Collie or Poodle?	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 Which dog eats more: Rough Collie or Poodle? Does the Rough Collie breed eat more than the Poodle breed?	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 / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Rough Collie vs Poodle weight gain potential comparison:	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Rough Collie vs Poodle?	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 Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Rough Collie or Poodle?	Medium The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Rough Collie vs Poodle?	The Rough Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Rough Collie vs Poodle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Rough Collie and Poodle have? Rough Collie vs Poodle litter size comparison:	4-8 puppies	2-4 puppies
Dog Name Generator – Find A Perfect Name For Your Puppy

Popular Dog Compares

Despite the best intentions, there may be errors. If you find one, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible. Contact us here.

Rate This Comparsion - Rough Collie vs Poodle

Reviews