Collie
VS
Portuguese Podengo
Collie vs Portuguese Podengo
Compare Collie and Portuguese Podengo 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
Portuguese Podengo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 61 cm
55 – 70 cm
Weight
16 – 34 kg
20 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
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
Portuguese Podengo
Great with kids
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 Portuguese Podengo
Ancient Portuguese hunting dog in three sizes (small, medium, large) and two coats (smooth or wire). Lean, athletic and alert, it’s lively, clever and affectionate. Needs substantial exercise, positive training, and mental stimulation, but is generally robust and long‑lived.
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