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Collie
VS
American Staffordshire Terrier
Collie vs American Staffordshire Terrier
Compare Collie and American Staffordshire Terrier 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
Collie
American Staffordshire Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 61 cm
43 – 48 cm
Weight
16 – 34 kg
19 – 33 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
Characteristics
Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
American Staffordshire Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Large
Summary
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.
About American Staffordshire Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier: muscular, medium-sized, people-focused dog with a short, easy-care coat in many colors. Affectionate, energetic, and highly trainable with consistent, positive handling. Needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, socialization, and responsible management.
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