Flat-coated Retriever vs Scotch Collie

Compare the Flat-coated Retriever to the Scotch Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Flat-coated Retrievers and Scotch Collies.

Scotch Collie vs Flat-Coated Retriever
Scotch Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Scotch Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
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General Details
Scotch Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
8-10 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
22-24½ Inches
Weight
40-70 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Scotch Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1600 AD
1859 AD
Temperament
Scotch Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Scotch Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Scotch Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
Scotch Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Scotch Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Low to Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Scotch Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Scotch Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Scotch Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
None
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Scotch Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
8-10 Years
Health Concerns
Scotch Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Scotch Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Scotch Collie
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Colors
Black and White
Tri-Color
Black
Liver
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