Collie vs Welsh Terrier
Compare the Collie to the Welsh Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Welsh Terriers.
Collie
Welsh Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
20-21 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Welsh Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1881 AD
Collie
Welsh Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Welsh Terrier
Collie
Welsh Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Welsh Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Collie
Welsh Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
None
Collie
Welsh Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Collie
Welsh Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Collie
Welsh Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Welsh Terrier
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-14 Years
Collie
Welsh Terrier
Collie
Welsh Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Curly
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Collie
Welsh Terrier
