Collie vs Greyhound
Compare the Collie to the Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Greyhounds.
Collie
Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
60-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Greyhound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Egypt
Origin Year
1800 AD
-4000 BC
Collie
Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Greyhound
Collie
Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
65-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
45 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Collie
Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Collie
Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Collie
Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Collie
Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Greyhound
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Collie
Greyhound
Collie
Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Collie
Greyhound
