Sheltie vs Scotch Collie
Compare the Sheltie to the Scotch Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Scotch Collies.
Sheltie
Scotch Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
19-24 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
40-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Scotch Collie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Unspecified
Origin Year
1909 AD
1600 AD
Sheltie
Scotch Collie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Scotch Collie
Sheltie
Scotch Collie
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Scotch Collie
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Sheltie
Scotch Collie
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low to Medium
Drool
None
None
Sheltie
Scotch Collie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Sheltie
Scotch Collie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Sheltie
Scotch Collie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Scotch Collie
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
Sheltie
Scotch Collie
Sheltie
Scotch Collie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Sheltie
Scotch Collie
