Collie vs Shiba Inu
Compare the Collie to the Shiba Inu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Shiba Inus.
Collie
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-16 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Japan
Origin Year
1800 AD
-300 BC
Collie
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Shiba Inu
Collie
Shiba Inu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Collie
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Collie
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Collie
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Collie
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-16 Years
Collie
Shiba Inu
Collie
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Collie
Shiba Inu
