Collie vs Irish Terrier
Compare the Collie to the Irish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Irish Terriers.
Collie
Irish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
16-18 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
21-27 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Irish Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1800 AD
1875 AD
Collie
Irish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Irish Terrier
Collie
Irish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Irish Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Collie
Irish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
None to Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Collie
Irish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Collie
Irish Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Collie
Irish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Irish Terrier
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Collie
Irish Terrier
Collie
Irish Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Collie
Irish Terrier
