Bearded Collie vs Koolie
Compare the Bearded Collie to the Koolie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Koolies.
Bearded Collie
Koolie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
15-18 Years
Height
20-22 Inches
13-23 Inches
Weight
40-60 Pounds
30-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Bearded Collie
Koolie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1500 AD
1840 AD
Bearded Collie
Koolie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bearded Collie
Koolie
Bearded Collie
Koolie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bearded Collie
Koolie
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Bearded Collie
Koolie
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low to Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
Low
Bearded Collie
Koolie
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Bearded Collie
Koolie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Bearded Collie
Koolie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bearded Collie
Koolie
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
15-18 Years
Bearded Collie
Koolie
Bearded Collie
Koolie
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Short to Long
Bearded Collie
Koolie
