Collie vs Great Dane
Compare the Collie to the Great Dane. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Great Danes.
Collie
Great Dane
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
7-10 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
28-38 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
100-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Great Dane
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Unspecified
Origin Year
1800 AD
-1400 BC
Collie
Great Dane
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Great Dane
Collie
Great Dane
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Great Dane
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Collie
Great Dane
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium to High
Collie
Great Dane
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Collie
Great Dane
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Collie
Great Dane
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Great Dane
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
7-10 Years
Collie
Great Dane
Collie
Great Dane
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Collie
Great Dane
