Bearded Collie vs Blue Lacy
Compare the Bearded Collie to the Blue Lacy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Blue Lacies.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Bearded Collie is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Blue Lacy is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Bearded Collie is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - The Blue Lacy is easy to groom while the Bearded Collie has moderate grooming needs.
- Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Blue Lacy has the highest tendency to bark between the two.
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| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Blue Lacy |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 16-20 yrs. |
| Height | 20-22 in. | 18-25 in. |
| Weight | 40-60 lb | 25-50 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | UK (Scotland) | United States |
| Origin Year | 1500 AD | 1858 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | No | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 75°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | High | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 24 mph |
| Strength | Medium | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Dander | Low-Medium | Low |
| Drool Amount | None-Low | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Blue Lacy |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | No | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | High |
| Follow Commands | High | Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | Average |
| Herding | High | High |
| Hunting | Below Average | High |
| Protection | High | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Watch | High | Average |
| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Blue Lacy |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 16-20 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Addison's Disease | Yes | No |
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Arthritis | Yes | No |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Color Dilution Alopecia | No | Yes |
| Eye Diseases | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Blue Lacy |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Long | Yes | No |
| Short | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Blue & White | Yes | No |
| Brown & White | Yes | No |
| Fawn & White | Yes | No |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Tricolored | No | Yes |