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Name	Rough Collie	Sabueso fino Colombiano	Saluki
Origins	Scotland	Colombia	Fertile Crescent
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie	Colombian fino hound	Persian Greyhound Gazelle Hound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki? Which is the smallest dog, Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Sabueso fino Colombiano? Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki weight comparison:	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg)
Height Which is taller, Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki? Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki height comparison:	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 18-22 inches (45-56 cm), Female: 17-21 inches (44-54 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 20 inch (51 cm), Female: 19 inch (48.5 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm)

Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	Unknown	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki?	Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.	Average: The Sabueso fino Colombiano is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Saluki is easier than average to get.

Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki intelligence:	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki trainability comparison.	Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Saluki dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki?	Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Saluki dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Saluki dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki? Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding	Active Stubborn Energetic Friendly Affectionate Gentle Cheerful Pleasant	Aloof Intelligent Loyal Quiet Reserved
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Rough Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Saluki dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki?	High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Saluki dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki social needs comparison:	Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs are a social breed. See more.	Saluki dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Sabueso fino Colombiano is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Saluki dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Saluki dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki playfulness comparison:	The Rough Collie is a playful breed. See more.	The Sabueso fino Colombiano is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Salukis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki?	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Sabueso fino Colombiano is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Saluki rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Rough Collie indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Sabueso fino Colombiano breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Saluki breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Saluki dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki?	Rough Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Sabueso fino Colombiano bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Saluki bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
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 Sabueso fino Colombiano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Saluki has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki mouthiness comparison:	Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Saluki dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki health comparison. Which is the healthier: Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki?	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Sabueso fino Colombiano is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Saluki is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Sabueso fino Colombiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Saluki should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki lifespan comparison. How long do Rough Collie, Sabueso fino Colombiano and Saluki breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Sabueso fino Colombiano: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Saluki: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki?	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. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki? Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki energy level comparison:	Rough Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Saluki dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Saluki dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki?	Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Saluki dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki?	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.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Sabueso fino Colombiano breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low: The Saluki has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki coat comparison:	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Rough Smooth Straight	Smooth
Colors What are the original Rough Collie, Sabueso fino Colombiano and Saluki color?	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle	Red Blue Black & Tan	Black Tan Red Cream White Silver Fawn Golden Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki? Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Sabueso fino Colombiano requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Saluki requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki? Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or {name3 shedding:	Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs shed moderately. See more.	Saluki dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki?	Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Sabueso fino Colombiano has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Saluki has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Sabueso fino Colombiano is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Saluki is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Saluki dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki? Which dog is more friendly?	Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Saluki dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki?	Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Saluki dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki?	Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Saluki dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki?	Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Saluki dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki?	Yes Rough Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Sabueso fino Colombiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Saluki dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Sabueso fino Colombiano is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Saluki is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Sabueso fino Colombianos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Salukis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Rough Collie or Sabueso fino Colombiano or Saluki? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki?	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Sabueso fino Colombiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Saluki breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Rough Collie and Sabueso fino Colombiano and Saluki have?	4-8 puppies	2-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Rough Collie vs Sabueso fino Colombiano vs Saluki Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1929 as a Hound 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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds 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	No data available	No data available

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