Comparison: Bearded Collie and Rough Collie

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

	Bearded Collie	Rough Collie
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	United Kingdom
Category	Medium	Large
Height at withers	51–56 cm	51–61 cm
Weight	18–27 kg	18–30 kg
Life span	12–14 years	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	Profuse long coat with a full mane and frill Long wedge-shaped head with semi-erect ears Sable, tricolour or blue merle with a white collar
Coat	Long, harsh, flat or slightly wavy coat with a soft undercoat.	Long, straight, harsh outer coat with dense undercoat and a full mane.
Purpose	A Scottish Highland herding dog that drove sheep long distances in harsh weather.	A Scottish herding dog that became a show and companion breed in the 19th century (a favourite of Queen Victoria); popularised by Lassie.

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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.