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Name	Small Munsterlander	Gordon Setter	Rough Collie
Origins	Germany	Scotland	Scotland
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	198	104	40
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Heidewachtel Munster Munsterlander Small Munsterlander Spion Vorstehhund Kleiner Münsterländer	Gordon Castle Setters	English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Gordon Setter? Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie weight comparison:	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 52.5 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	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)
Height Which is taller, Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie? Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie height comparison:	Male: 20–22 inches (50–56 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20.5 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$800-$1000	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie?	Frequent: The Small Munsterlander is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Gordon Setter is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.

Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Gordon Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie trainability comparison.	Small Munsterlander dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Gordon Setter dogs are easy to train. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie?	Small Munsterlander dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Gordon Setter dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Small Munsterlander dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Gordon Setter dogs are average defenders. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie? Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Happy Intelligent Affectionate Strong Willed Attentive Trainable	Alert Intelligent Confident Loyal Fearless Eager	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Small Munsterlander dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Rough Collie 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: Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie?	High: Small Munsterlander dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Gordon Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie social needs comparison:	Small Munsterlander dogs are a social breed. See more.	Gordon Setter dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Small Munsterlander is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Gordon Setter is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Small Munsterlander 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. See more.	Gordon Setter dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie playfulness comparison:	The Small Munsterlander is a playful breed. See more.	The Gordon Setter is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Rough Collie is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie?	Average: The Small Munsterlander barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Gordon Setter barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Rough Collie 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 Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Small Munsterlander breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Gordon Setter breed.	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.
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Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Small Munsterlander dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Gordon Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie?	Small Munsterlander 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 dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Small Munsterlander bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Gordon Setter bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rough Collie 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 Small Munsterlander has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Gordon Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie mouthiness comparison:	Small Munsterlander dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Gordon Setter dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie?	Small Munsterlanders tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Gordon Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rough Collie 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: Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Skin Irritation Ear Infections Vision Problems	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Small Munsterlander should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Gordon Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Small Munsterlander, Gordon Setter and Rough Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Small Munsterlander: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Gordon Setter: 11 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Gordon Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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.

Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie? Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie energy level comparison:	Small Munsterlander dogs are high-energy dogs.	Gordon Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.	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.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Small Munsterlander dogs need a lot of exercises.	Gordon Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.	Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie?	Small Munsterlander dogs don't need too much sleep.	Gordon Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.	Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 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? Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Small Munsterlander has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Gordon Setter has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie coat comparison:	Dense Thick	Soft Wavy Shiny Straight	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry
Colors What are the original Small Munsterlander, Gordon Setter and Rough Collie color?	White & Brown	Black Tan Red	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie? Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie grooming comparison:	Average: The Small Munsterlander requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Gordon Setter requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie? Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or {name3 shedding:	Small Munsterlander dogs shed moderately. See more.	Gordon Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie?	Low 🔽 The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Gordon Setter has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Small Munsterlander is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Gordon Setter is an average drooler. See more.	The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Small Munsterlander dogs are generally with other pets.	Gordon Setter dogs are generally with other pets.	Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Gordon Setter dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie?	Small Munsterlander dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Gordon Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie?	Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Gordon Setter dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie?	Small Munsterlander dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Gordon Setter dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie?	Yes Small Munsterlander dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Gordon Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Rough Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Small Munsterlander is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Gordon Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Small Munsterlanders are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Gordon Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Small Munsterlander or Gordon Setter or Rough Collie? Which is better for autism?	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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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: Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie?	Not really Small Munsterlander breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Gordon Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rough Collie 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.

Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie 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 Small Munsterlander and Gordon Setter and Rough Collie have?	4-6 puppies	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Small Munsterlander vs Gordon Setter vs Rough Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service	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

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