Border Collie vs Rough Collie
Border Collie
The Border Collie is known for its extraordinary intelligence and love of work.
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Rough Collie
The Rough Collie is an extremely intelligent and sensitive dog that builds a close bond with his people.
View profile→| Attribute | Border Collie | Rough Collie |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Height | 46 - 56 cm | 53 - 66 cm |
| Weight | 19 kg | 25 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 14 years | 13 years |
| FCI Group | Sheepdogs and Cattledogs | Sheepdogs and Cattledogs |
| Grooming | Low | Medium |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Energy Level | Very high | High |
| Trainability | High | High |
| Child Friendly | Low | High |
| Character | The Border Collie is known for its extraordinary intelligence and love of work. | The Rough Collie is an extremely intelligent and sensitive dog that builds a close bond with his people. |
Comparison
Border Collie
Rough Collie
Summary
The Border Collie is a medium dog (19 kg) with a life expectancy of 14 years. The Rough Collie is medium (25 kg) and lives 13 years. For grooming, the Border Collie rates low, the Rough Collie medium. The Border Collie scores low for child-friendliness, the Rough Collie high. For beginners, the Rough Collie is the better choice.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Rough Collie has high trainability with high energy
Rough CollieFor Families
Rough Collie has high child-friendliness
Rough CollieFor Active People
Border Collie has very high energy level
Border CollieLow Maintenance
Border Collie: grooming low, shedding medium
Border CollieFor Apartments
Rough Collie is medium with high energy
Rough CollieFrequently Asked Questions
The Border Collie is a medium dog (19 kg) with very high energy. The Rough Collie is medium (25 kg) with high energy. The Border Collie lives 14 years, the Rough Collie 13 years.