Comparison: Bearded Collie and Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Bearded Collie and Polish Lowland Sheepdog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Bearded Collie	Polish Lowland Sheepdog
FCI group	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of origin	United Kingdom	Poland
Category	Medium	Medium
Height at withers	51–56 cm	42–50 cm
Weight	18–27 kg	–
Life span	12–14 years	–
Recognition features	Long tousled coat with a beard and fringe Slimmer than an Old English Sheepdog, with a long tail Grey, brown or black with white markings	Medium-sized, compact dog with a thick long coat Hair falls from the forehead over the eyes All colours and patterns permitted
Coat	Long, harsh, flat or slightly wavy coat with a soft undercoat.	Coarse, dense, profuse coat with a soft undercoat, straight or slightly wavy; hair from the forehead covers the eyes; all colours permitted.
Purpose	A Scottish Highland herding dog that drove sheep long distances in harsh weather.	A Polish lowland herding and guard dog, today a popular companion.

Breed page: Bearded Collie · Breed page: Polish Lowland Sheepdog

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.