Collie vs Pointer
Compare the Collie to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Pointers.
Collie
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Pointer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1650 AD
Collie
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Pointer
Collie
Pointer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Pointer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Collie
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Collie
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Collie
Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Collie
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Pointer
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Collie
Pointer
Collie
Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Collie
Pointer
