Bearded Collie vs Sheltie
Compare the Bearded Collie to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Shelties.
Bearded Collie
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
20-22 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
40-60 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Bearded Collie
Sheltie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1909 AD
Bearded Collie
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bearded Collie
Sheltie
Bearded Collie
Sheltie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Bearded Collie
Sheltie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Bearded Collie
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
High
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Low to Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Bearded Collie
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bearded Collie
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Bearded Collie
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bearded Collie
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Bearded Collie
Sheltie
Bearded Collie
Sheltie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Bearded Collie
Sheltie
