Scotch Collie vs English Shepherd
Compare the Scotch Collie to the English Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Scotch Collies and English Shepherds.
Scotch Collie
English Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
14-16 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
18-23 Inches
Weight
40-70 Pounds
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Scotch Collie
English Shepherd
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1600 AD
1800 AD
Scotch Collie
English Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Scotch Collie
English Shepherd
Scotch Collie
English Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Scotch Collie
English Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Scotch Collie
English Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
High
Dander
Low to Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Scotch Collie
English Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Scotch Collie
English Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Scotch Collie
English Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Scotch Collie
English Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
14-16 Years
Scotch Collie
English Shepherd
Scotch Collie
English Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Scotch Collie
English Shepherd
