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Name	Smooth Collie	Australian Shepherd	Greyhound
Origins	Scotland	United States	United Kingdom
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Short-Haired Collie	Little Blue Dog Aussie	English Greyhound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound? Which is the smallest dog, Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound?	Large	Large	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd? Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound weight comparison:	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 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: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg)
Height Which is taller, Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound? Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound height comparison:	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm)

Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$600-$800	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound?	Average: The Smooth Collie is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Greyhound is easier than average to get.

Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound intelligence:	Very smart: Smooth Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. 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 Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound trainability comparison.	Smooth Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Greyhound dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound?	Smooth Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Smooth Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound? Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Loyal Gentle Social	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Outright Tempered Quiet Athletic
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Smooth Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Greyhound 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: Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound?	High: Smooth Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound social needs comparison:	Smooth Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Smooth Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Greyhound 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?	Smooth Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound playfulness comparison:	The Smooth Collie is a playful breed. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound?	Average to High: The Smooth Collie is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound?	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 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 Australian Shepherd indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Greyhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Smooth Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Greyhound bite force: The Strongest.
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 Smooth Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound mouthiness comparison:	Smooth Collie dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound?	The Smooth Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Greyhound 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: Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Osteoarthritis Sensitivity To Anesthesia Osteosarcoma Alopecia Cold Intolerance Pannus Musculoskeletal Injuries Vitreous Degeneration
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Smooth Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound lifespan comparison. How long do Smooth Collie, Australian Shepherd and Greyhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Smooth Collie: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Greyhound: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd 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.

Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound? Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound energy level comparison:	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.	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Greyhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Smooth Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Greyhound dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound?	Smooth Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Greyhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound?	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.	Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Smooth Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Greyhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound coat comparison:	Dense Thick Flat	Feathered	Fine
Colors What are the original Smooth Collie, Australian Shepherd and Greyhound color?	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle	Black Red Blue Merle	Black Gray Red Blue White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound? Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound? Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Smooth Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Greyhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound 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, Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound?	Medium ⏺ The Smooth Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Smooth Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Greyhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Smooth Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Greyhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Smooth Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Greyhound dogs are very 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 Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound?	Smooth Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound?	Smooth Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Greyhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound?	Smooth Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Greyhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound?	Yes Smooth Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Smooth Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Smooth Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound 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: Smooth Collie or Australian Shepherd or Greyhound? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound?	Not really Smooth Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Greyhound 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.

Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound 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 Smooth Collie and Australian Shepherd and Greyhound have?	4-8 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7	1-12 puppies
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Smooth Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Greyhound Recognition Comparison

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 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America	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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