Collie vs Scotch Collie
Compare the Collie to the Scotch Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Scotch Collies.
Collie
Scotch Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-16 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
19-24 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
40-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Scotch Collie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Unspecified
Origin Year
1800 AD
1600 AD
Collie
Scotch Collie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Scotch Collie
Collie
Scotch Collie
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Scotch Collie
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Collie
Scotch Collie
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Dander
High
Low to Medium
Drool
Low
None
Collie
Scotch Collie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Collie
Scotch Collie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Collie
Scotch Collie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Scotch Collie
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-16 Years
Collie
Scotch Collie
Collie
Scotch Collie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Collie
Scotch Collie
