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Compare Rough Collie and Smooth Collie. Which is better: Rough Collie or Smooth Collie or Bearded Collie?
Name | Rough Collie | Smooth Collie | Bearded Collie |
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Group | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 40 | 354 | 125 |
Reviews | 6 | 2 | 1 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie breeds. |
English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie | Short-Haired Collie |
Argle Bargle Beardie Mountain Collie Highland Collie |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is the largest? | Large | Large | Large Medium |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) | 40-60 pounds (18-27 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: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) | 50 pounds (22.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Rough Collie or Smooth Collie or Bearded Collie? Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie height comparison: | Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm) | Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm) | 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) | Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) | 21 inches (53.5 cm) |
Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Find price differences between these breeds. | $400-$600 | $400-$600 | $1200-$1400 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Rough Collie or Smooth Collie or Bearded Collie? | Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get. | Average: The Smooth Collie is a commonly available dog breed. | Frequent: The Bearded Collie is easier than average to get. |
Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which breed ranks highest? | Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. | Very smart: Smooth Collie is an excellent dog breed. | Smart: The Bearded Collie dogs have great intelligence. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which is easiest to train? | Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. | Smooth Collie dogs are very easy to train. | Bearded Collie dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is most alert? | Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Smooth Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Bearded Collie dogs are good watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is most protective? | Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Smooth Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Bearded Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie? Compare temperaments. |
Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding |
Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Loyal Gentle Social |
Active Alert Intelligent Confident Lively Assertive |
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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. | Sensitive: Smooth Collie dogs 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 Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie? | High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Smooth Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Bearded Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie social needs comparison: | Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Smooth Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Bearded Collie dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. | Smooth Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. | Bearded Collie dogs 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? Which can be better for hunting? | Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Smooth Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Bearded Collie dogs 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. |
Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is most vocal? | Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks. | Average to High: The Smooth Collie is a vocal breed. | Average to High: The Bearded Collie is a vocal breed. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is most playful? | The Rough Collie is a playful breed. | The Smooth Collie is a playful breed. | The Bearded Collie is a highly playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces? | 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. | 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 Smooth Collie indoors. | It is not recommended to keep the Bearded Collie breed in the home. |
Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is most flexible? | Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Smooth Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Bearded Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Rough Collie or Smooth Collie or Bearded Collie? | Rough Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Smooth Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Bearded Collie 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. |
Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Smooth Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Bearded Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which uses mouth most during play? | Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Smooth Collie dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Bearded Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Smooth Collie bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bearded Collie bite force: Ordinary. |
Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which breed lives longest? |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Smooth Collie: 15 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Bearded Collie: 13 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which handles climate changes best? | 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 average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bearded Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which has fewer health issues? | The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Smooth Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Bearded Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
Vet Care Frequency
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 Smooth Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Bearded Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Arthritis Addison's Disease Eye Diseases |
Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is most active? | 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. | Smooth Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Bearded Collie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rough Collie or Smooth Collie or Bearded Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Smooth Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Bearded Collie dogs have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Rough Collie or Smooth Collie or Bearded Collie? | Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Smooth Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Bearded Collie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Smooth Collie has an average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bearded Collie's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which needs most food? | 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 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. |
Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. What colors are available? | White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle | White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle |
Black Blue Brown Fawn |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which requires most maintenance? | 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. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which drools least? | The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Smooth Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Bearded Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Smooth Collie has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Bearded Collie has a low chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry |
Dense Thick Flat | Feathered |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which requires most frequent baths? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Rough Collie or Smooth Collie or Bearded Collie? Rough Collie or Smooth Collie or {name3 shedding: | Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. | Smooth Collie dogs are heavy shedders. | Bearded Collie dogs shed above average. |
Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which is best with kids? | Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Smooth Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Bearded Collie dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Smooth Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Bearded Collie dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Rough Collie or Smooth Collie or Bearded Collie? Which dog is more friendly? | Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Smooth Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Bearded Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Rough Collie or Smooth Collie or Bearded Collie? | Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Smooth Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Bearded Collie dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Rough Collie or Smooth Collie or Bearded Collie? | Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Smooth Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Bearded Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie? |
Yes Rough Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Smooth Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Bearded Collie 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. |
No Smooth Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Bearded Collie 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. | Smooth Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Bearded Collies are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which is best suited for service work? | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which has best nose work ability? | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. | 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. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Smooth Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Bearded Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which is best for draft work? | 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. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which has most military use? | 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 Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which has most puppies? | 4-8 puppies | 4-8 puppies | 4-12 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Rough Collie vs Smooth Collie vs Bearded Collie Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1976 as a Herding breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. How are they classified internationally? | 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, and Bearded Collie. Which has most 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 | No data available |
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