Collie
VS
Icelandic Sheepdog
Collie vs Icelandic Sheepdog
Compare Collie and Icelandic Sheepdog 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
Icelandic Sheepdog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 61 cm
41 – 46 cm
Weight
16 – 34 kg
10 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
13 – 17 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
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
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
Icelandic Sheepdog
High energy
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 Icelandic Sheepdog
The Icelandic Sheepdog is Iceland’s only native spitz‑type herder, medium‑small, sturdy, and agile with a curled tail and thick double coat in varied colors. Cheerful, social, and vocal, it thrives on daily exercise, close family involvement, gentle training, and regular grooming.
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