Bearded Collie
VS
Medium Poodle
Bearded Collie vs Medium Poodle
Compare Bearded Collie and Medium Poodle 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
Medium Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 56 cm
34 – 45 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
7 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
5/5
Shedding
1/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Bearded Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Medium Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
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 Medium Poodle
Medium Poodles are medium‑sized, athletic dogs with a curly, low‑shedding coat that needs regular grooming. Highly intelligent and easy to train, they are lively outside but calm indoors. Affectionate, people‑focused, and versatile, they excel in family life and many dog sports.
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