Collie vs Sheltie
Compare the Collie to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Shelties.
Collie
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Sheltie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1909 AD
Collie
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Sheltie
Collie
Sheltie
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
Collie
Sheltie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Collie
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
High
High to Very High
Shedding
High to Very High
High to Very High
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Collie
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Collie
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Collie
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-14 Years
Collie
Sheltie
Collie
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Collie
Sheltie
