Collie vs Welsh Sheepdog
Compare the Collie to the Welsh Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Welsh Sheepdogs.
Collie
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1800 AD
Collie
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Welsh Sheepdog
Collie
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Collie
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Collie
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Collie
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Collie
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Collie
Welsh Sheepdog
Collie
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Collie
Welsh Sheepdog
