Golden Retriever vs Scotch Collie
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Scotch Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Scotch Collies.
Golden Retriever
Scotch Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
19-24 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
40-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Scotch Collie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Unspecified
Origin Year
1865 AD
1600 AD
Golden Retriever
Scotch Collie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Scotch Collie
Golden Retriever
Scotch Collie
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Scotch Collie
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Golden Retriever
Scotch Collie
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low to Medium
Drool
None
None
Golden Retriever
Scotch Collie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Scotch Collie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Golden Retriever
Scotch Collie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Scotch Collie
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Golden Retriever
Scotch Collie
Golden Retriever
Scotch Collie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Golden Retriever
Scotch Collie
