Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky Comparison – Which dog is better Collie or Chukcha?

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Name	Rough Collie	Siberian Husky
Origins	Scotland	Russia
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	40	12
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Collie, Scottish Collie, Long-Haired Collie, English Collie, Lassie Dog	Chukcha, Chuksha, Husky, Icee, Sibe
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky 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 1930 as a Working 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs 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
Price Which is cheaper, Rough Collie or Siberian Husky? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Rough Collie and Siberian Husky?	$400-$600	$700-$1200
Availability	Very frequent	Very frequent

Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Rough Collie or Siberian Husky? Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky size comparison:	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Rough Collie or Siberian Husky? Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky weight comparison:	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 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: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Height Which is taller, Rough Collie or Siberian Husky? Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky height comparison:	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)

Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky coat comparison:	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Fluffy
Colors What are the original Rough Collie and Siberian Husky color? Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky color comparison:	Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable Sable & White White White & Merle Merle	Agouti White Gray Sable Red Black
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Rough Collie or Siberian Husky? Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Rough Collie or Siberian Husky? Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky shedding:	Rough Collies are heavy shedders.	Siberian Huskys shed above average.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Rough Collie or Siberian Husky?	3-4 weeks More often than average.	3-4 weeks More often than average.

Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Rough Collie or Siberian Husky? Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky behavior/temperament comparison:	Friendly Gentle Intelligent Loyal Protective Responsive Social Hard working Docile Obedient Elegant Herding	Alert Gentle Outgoing Friendly Intelligent
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Rough Collie or Siberian Husky smarter? Which is best? Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky intelligence:	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.	Átlagos: Átlagos intelligenciájú Siberian Husky.
Trainability Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky trainability comparison. What's the difference between Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky?	Rough Collies are very easy to train.	Siberian Huskys are hard to train.
Playfulness Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky playfulness comparison:	The Rough Collie is a playful breed.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky?	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 Siberian Husky?	Rough Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Siberian Huskys are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky social needs comparison:	Rough Collies need a lot of social interaction.	Siberian Huskys need for social interaction is average.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky?	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Rough Collie or Siberian Husky?	Rough Collies are one of the best watchdogs.	Siberian Huskys are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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.	Siberian Huskys can't provide protection for 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 Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Rough Collie or Siberian Husky?	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 Siberian Husky mouthiness comparison:	Rough Collies have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Siberian Huskys 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 Siberian Husky?	Rough Collies are not the biggest explorers.	Siberian Huskys have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky? Which can be better for hunting?	Rough Collies have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Siberian Huskys have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Rough Collie or Siberian Husky?	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.	Nem ajánlott lakásban tartani Siberian Husky kutyafajtát.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Rough Collies adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Siberian Huskys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Rough Collie or Siberian Husky?	Rough Collies tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Rough Collie or Siberian Husky? Which dog is more friendly?	Rough Collies are stranger friendly dogs.	Siberian Huskys are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Rough Collie or Siberian Husky?	Rough Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.	Siberian Huskys are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Rough Collie or Siberian Husky?	Rough Collies are very cat-friendly dogs.	Siberian Huskys are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Rough Collie or Siberian Husky?	Rough Collies are dog-friendly dogs.	Siberian Huskys are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky?	No Rough Collies are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Siberian Huskys 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Rough Collie or Siberian Husky? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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 Siberian Husky 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.	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky?	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like 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.	Siberian Huskys do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
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 Siberian Husky Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky health comparison. Which is the healthier: Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky?	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky health problems comparison:	Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Hip Dysplasia	Cataracts Corneal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky?	Average The Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky lifespan comparison. How long do Rough Collie and Siberian Husky breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Rough Collie and Siberian Husky?	14-16 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Rough Collie or Siberian Husky? Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky 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.	Siberian Huskys are high energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rough Collie or Siberian Husky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Rough Collies need quite a lot of exercise.	Siberian Huskys need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Rough Collie or Siberian Husky?	Rough Collies sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Siberian Huskys don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Rough Collie or Siberian Husky? Does the Rough Collie breed eat more than the Siberian Husky breed?	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 / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky weight gain potential comparison:	Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky?	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.	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Rough Collie or Siberian Husky?	Medium The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky?	The Rough Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler.

Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky have? Rough Collie vs Siberian Husky litter size comparison:	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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