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Collie
VS
Cao da Serra de Aires
Collie vs Cao da Serra de Aires
Compare Collie and Cao da Serra de Aires 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
Cao da Serra de Aires
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 61 cm
42 – 55 cm
Weight
16 – 34 kg
12 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
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
3/5
Characteristics
Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Cao da Serra de Aires
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
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 Cao da Serra de Aires
The Cao da Serra de Aires is a medium Portuguese herding dog with a long, shaggy, low‑shedding coat and alert “monkey‑like” expression. Loyal, sensitive and intelligent, it needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and regular grooming, thriving as an active family companion.
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