Collie
Collie
VS
Goldendoodle
Goldendoodle

Collie vs Goldendoodle

Compare Collie and Goldendoodle 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
Goldendoodle
Breed type
Purebred
Crossbreed
Height
51 – 61 cm
35 – 50 cm
Weight
16 – 34 kg
9 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
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
4/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics

Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Goldendoodle
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 Goldendoodle
Goldendoodle: friendly, people‑oriented cross of Golden Retriever and Poodle, usually medium–large and athletic. Intelligent and highly trainable, it suits active families and often excels as a therapy dog. Coat is wavy to curly with low shedding but needs frequent grooming and care.

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