Collie vs Scottish Deerhound
Compare the Collie to the Scottish Deerhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Scottish Deerhounds.
Collie
Scottish Deerhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
8-11 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
28-32 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
75-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Scottish Deerhound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1600 AD
Collie
Scottish Deerhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Scottish Deerhound
Collie
Scottish Deerhound
Apartment
Yes
No
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
Scottish Deerhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Collie
Scottish Deerhound
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium to High
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Collie
Scottish Deerhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Collie
Scottish Deerhound
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Collie
Scottish Deerhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Scottish Deerhound
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
8-11 Years
Collie
Scottish Deerhound
Collie
Scottish Deerhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Collie
Scottish Deerhound
