Welsh Terrier vs Scotch Collie
Compare the Welsh Terrier to the Scotch Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Welsh Terriers and Scotch Collies.
Welsh Terrier
Scotch Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
19-24 Inches
Weight
20-21 Pounds
40-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Welsh Terrier
Scotch Collie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Unspecified
Origin Year
1881 AD
1600 AD
Welsh Terrier
Scotch Collie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Welsh Terrier
Scotch Collie
Welsh Terrier
Scotch Collie
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Welsh Terrier
Scotch Collie
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Welsh Terrier
Scotch Collie
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low to Medium
Dander
Low
Low to Medium
Drool
None
None
Welsh Terrier
Scotch Collie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Welsh Terrier
Scotch Collie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Welsh Terrier
Scotch Collie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Welsh Terrier
Scotch Collie
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
Welsh Terrier
Scotch Collie
Welsh Terrier
Scotch Collie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Curly
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Welsh Terrier
Scotch Collie
