Bearded Collie
Bearded Collie
VS
Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
Breeds
Bearded Collie
Comparisons
Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog

Bearded Collie vs Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog

Compare Bearded Collie and Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog 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
Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 56 cm
62 – 74 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
35 – 52 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
11 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics

Bearded Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
Giant

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 Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
Large, white Italian livestock guardian, the Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog is powerful, weather‑resistant and deeply loyal yet reserved with strangers. Independent, strong‑willed and highly watchful, it needs space, secure fencing, experienced handling and regular coat care to thrive.

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