Collie vs Lurcher
Compare the Collie to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Lurchers.
Collie
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
8-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Lurcher
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1800 AD
1400 AD
Collie
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Lurcher
Collie
Lurcher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Lurcher
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Collie
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Collie
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Collie
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Collie
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
8-15 Years
Collie
Lurcher
Collie
Lurcher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Collie
Lurcher
