Collie vs Golden Retriever
Compare the Collie to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Golden Retrievers.
Collie
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1865 AD
Collie
Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Golden Retriever
Collie
Golden Retriever
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Collie
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium to High
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium to High
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Collie
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Collie
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Collie
Golden Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-12 Years
Collie
Golden Retriever
Collie
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Collie
Golden Retriever
