Bearded Collie
Bearded Collie
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German Spitz – Mittelspitz
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Breeds
Bearded Collie
Comparisons
German Spitz – Mittelspitz

Bearded Collie vs German Spitz – Mittelspitz

Compare Bearded Collie and German Spitz – Mittelspitz side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Bearded Collie
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 56 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics

Bearded Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with kids
High energy
Small

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 German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Medium German Spitz with a square, compact build, dense double coat and plumed tail over the back. Alert, vocal watchdog yet affectionate and people‑oriented, needing companionship, training, mental stimulation and regular grooming. Generally robust, long‑lived, and active.

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