Bearded Collie
VS
Swedish Lapphund
Bearded Collie vs Swedish Lapphund
Compare Bearded Collie and Swedish Lapphund 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
Swedish Lapphund
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 56 cm
40 – 51 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
19 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming needs
4/5
1/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
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
Swedish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
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 Swedish Lapphund
The Swedish Lapphund is an ancient Nordic spitz‑type herding dog with a compact, sturdy build and thick black double coat. Lively, vocal and people‑oriented, it excels in herding and dog sports. Active, intelligent and sensitive, it needs regular exercise, training and close family contact.
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