Collie
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Collie vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare Collie and Dutch Kooikerhondje 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
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 61 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
16 – 34 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
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 Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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