Collie
VS
Miniature Poodle
Collie vs Miniature Poodle
Compare Collie and Miniature Poodle 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
Miniature Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 61 cm
28 – 35 cm
Weight
16 – 34 kg
7 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
13 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
5/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
5/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Miniature Poodle
High energy
Super smart
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 Miniature Poodle
Miniature Poodles are small, athletic, low‑shedding dogs with dense curly coats and a square, balanced build. Highly intelligent, sensitive, and people‑oriented, they thrive on training, daily exercise, and close companionship, and typically enjoy long, active lives with good care.
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