Collie
VS
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Collie vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Compare Collie and Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen 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
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 61 cm
39 – 44 cm
Weight
16 – 34 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
11 – 15 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
2/5
Shedding
5/5
2/5
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
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
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 Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Medium, rustic French scent hound with rough, weatherproof coat and long ears. Cheerful, sociable and affectionate, but independent and strong‑nosed, needing secure fencing, good recall and plenty of exercise. Coat needs regular brushing; ears and weight require routine care.
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