Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare the Collie to the Jack Russell Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Jack Russell Terriers.
Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1819 AD
Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
None
Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-15 Years
Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Short
Collie
Jack Russell Terrier
