Collie
VS
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Collie vs German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Compare Collie and German Spitz – Kleinspitz 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
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 61 cm
23 – 29 cm
Weight
16 – 34 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
14 – 18 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
5/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with kids
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 German Spitz – Kleinspitz
The German Spitz – Kleinspitz is a small, squarely built, fox‑faced companion with a dense double coat and curled tail. Alert, lively and strongly bonded to its people, it adapts well to city or country life, needs regular grooming, exercise and training, and can be vocal and watchful.
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