Bearded Collie vs Glen Of Imaal Terrier

Compare the Bearded Collie to the Glen Of Imaal Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Glen Of Imaal Terriers.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - The Bearded Collie is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Glen Of Imaal Terrier is okay for new owners, but may not be as easy as the Bearded Collie.
Children - Both the Bearded Collie and Glen Of Imaal Terrier are great with children.
Grooming - The Glen Of Imaal Terrier is easy to groom while the Bearded Collie has moderate grooming needs.
Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Glen Of Imaal Terrier has the highest tendency to bark between the two.

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Bearded Collie vs Glen Of Imaal Terrier

Breed Name	Bearded Collie	Glen Of Imaal Terrier
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	12-14 yrs.	13-17 yrs.
Height	20-22 in.	14-16 in.
Weight	40-60 lb	30-35 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	UK (Scotland)	Ireland
Origin Year	1500 AD	1550 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Below Average
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Good
Personality
	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Willing To Please	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Stubborn Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	No	No
Indoor	No	No
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	Often	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	High-Very High
Exercise Required	High	High-Very High
Top Running Speed	22 mph	18 mph
Strength	Medium	Very High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	High	Low
Shedding	Medium	Low
Dander	Low-Medium	Low
Drool Amount	None-Low	Low

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.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Bearded Collie	Glen Of Imaal Terrier
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	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	High
Chasing	Average	High
Follow Commands	High	Below Average
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Average	Below Average
Herding	High	Below Average
Hunting	Below Average	High
Protection	High	Average
Remove Vermin	Below Average	High
Sledding	Very Low	Very Low
Watch	High	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Bearded Collie	Glen Of Imaal Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-14 yrs.	13-17 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's Disease	Yes	No
Allergies	Yes	Yes
Arthritis	Yes	No
Cancer	Yes	No
Eye Diseases	Yes	No
Eye Problems	No	Yes
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	Yes
Hypothyroidism	Yes	Yes
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	No	Yes
Skin Irritation	No	Yes
Thrombopathia	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Bearded Collie	Glen Of Imaal Terrier
Coat
Hair	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Coat Texture
Silky	Yes	No
Straight	Yes	No
Rough	No	Yes
Wavy	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Long	Yes	No
Medium	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black & White	Yes	No
Blue & White	Yes	No
Brown & White	Yes	No
Fawn & White	Yes	No
Blue	No	Yes
Brindle	No	Yes
Wheaten	No	Yes