Collie
VS
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Collie vs German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Compare Collie and German Spitz – Mittelspitz 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 – Mittelspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 61 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
16 – 34 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
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
2/5
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Characteristics
Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with kids
High energy
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 – Mittelspitz
Medium German Spitz with a square, compact build, dense double coat and plumed tail over the back. Alert, vocal watchdog yet affectionate and people‑oriented, needing companionship, training, mental stimulation and regular grooming. Generally robust, long‑lived, and active.
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