Bearded Collie vs Collie
Compare Bearded Collie and Collie: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Bearded Collie
VS
Collie
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Bearded Collie
Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
51 – 56 cm
51 – 61 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
16 – 34 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 14 years
14 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
5/5
5/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
5/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Bearded Collie
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Medium
Collie
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Large
Summary
About Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie is a lively Scottish herding dog with a shaggy double coat, bright eyes, and an agile build. Affectionate, intelligent, and sensitive, it needs plenty of daily exercise, mental stimulation, and regular grooming. Generally healthy, it often lives 12–14 years or more.
About Collie
The Collie is an intelligent, medium‑large herding dog with a long double coat needing regular grooming. Gentle, loyal, and sensitive, it bonds closely with family and prefers kind training. Adaptable to town or country, it needs daily mental stimulation and exercise to stay content.
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