Collie vs Flat-coated Retriever

Compare the Collie to the Flat-coated Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Flat-coated Retrievers.

Collie vs Flat-Coated Retriever
Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
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General Details
Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
8-10 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
22-24½ Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1859 AD
Temperament
Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
8-10 Years
Health Concerns
Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Drug sensitivity
Cyclic Neutropenia
Cancer
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Colors
Blue Merle
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
Sable and White
White
Black
Liver
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