rough collie V border collie V Whippet?

Question

which one is better for our family?
we have a large garden, big house, a 10 yr old girl who adores dogs and knows how to train and handle a dog. she has handled yorkies, labradors and collies.

.. how much on average do they cost per week?
2. are they nice to live with?
3. would they be ok in an normal sized house with a large garden?
4. what are their down sides?
5. do they need lots of exercise?
6. if you were to lift them up and compare them in their weight to something else, what would it be?
7. how much do they need to be fed?
8. do they bark alot?
9. How much fur do they shed?
10. In England, how much would it cost to buy one?
11. Are they nice with children?
12. What are their bad habbits?
13. how to stop them from biting/scratching/jumping up you?

for 13 i know the rattle bottle technuque; does it work? I need to find breeders of whippets or collies in hemel hempstead, england. HELP!

also, if you claim there is a breed better than a collie or whippet, plz tell me and tell me

we also have a hamster and a bunny. we dont expect the dog to make friends with our excisting pets but just not to bully our pets or try to eat our pets!

Answer 1

You are comparing 3 very different breeds/temperaments of dogs. Rough collie is a large dog that requires tons of grooming - they are a nice breed but labor intensive and a herding dog. A border collie is an extremely energetic dog that without a breed knowledgable owner and a herding job can be a very unhappy hyper destructive dog. A whippet is a sensitive, nice sized sleek coated dog that is a good companion - but being a sensitive sight hound has requirements to run in a large enclosed area and may enjoy "hunting" your small rodent pets. Being a hound they are not highly trainable trainable (not because they are stupid, because they are simply not very interested).

Narrow down your choices - you are almost asking do I want a race horse, a plow horse or a miniature horse? The differences and requirements of the breeds you mentioned vary greatly.

As far as costs ? It's expensive to take care of them properly.

Answer 2

Short answer - border collies, depending on how high their herding/predator urge it, will be the worst thing for you considering the other pets you have. Plus the energy level of this breed is astronomical. That being said, they make great pets, but require a bit of work. A rough collie, since it comes from the border collie, will be a slightly energy-diluted version, plus will have that beautiful coat to deal with (I have a sheltie, so I speak from experience).
I'm not familiar with whippets, but any type of sight hound will require exercise, though I might opt for the whippet. You are lucky in that you are in an area which has lots of reputable breeders of all three breeds that can provide extra information of their dogs, and the best breeders will tell you the pluses as well as the minuses of their breed.

Answer 3

I have had several rough collies. They are wonderful family dogs. They do bark (and some more than others), they do require some grooming, they have to be fenced because they have the herding instinct and want to "herd" everything they see (cars, bicycles, running children). However, they are precious companions. They require a lot of attention as they are devoted to their families. Collies can weigh anywhere from 50-75 pounds and more. Labs don't bark nearly as much. They do shed but have shorter hair. They too are very sweet animals when raised with good, caring families.I think labs are probably larger dogs than rough collies. Both are great with kids. I would not trust either of these breeds with rodent type pets. I don't know anything about whippets. If you aren't willing to spend a good deal of time with these dogs, I wouldn't get one at all. They are very social animals and love being with family. They don't thrive as well when left by themselves for extended periods.

Answer 4

Whippet.
2. great to live with, real characters.
3. I live in a 2 bed bungalow with a nice sized garden and my whip does fine.
4. Whippets can be alittle stubborn.
5. They are a sighthound and like ALL dogs need regular exercise, but equally happy as couch potatoes.!
6. Average weight would be about 9kg-12kg.
7. I feed my Whip twice a day. Small amount of breakfast and main meal in eveing.
8. Barking is down to your training. My whip only barks when we are playing or if someone comes to the door but stops as soon as i tell him to.
9. Shedding is little and compared to a collie the coat is very easy to take care of.
10. Don't know about cost you would need to find a reputable breeder and do some homework.
11. I have a 5yr old son and have never had any temperment problems, but i take care to take no risks, NO dog should be 100% trusted around children.
12. see Q4
13. Good training! As soon as your dog has finished vaccination course find a good puppy class.
I personally do not like the "rattle" tequniqe there are far kinder and effective ways to train a dog, positive reinforcement being one of them, again a good trainer can teach you this. 90% of a dog is down to the human training!
There is a huge difference between the breeds you have listed, whippets are my own personal experience having had them all my life so i'm biased!
Collies are great dogs but are a working breed and intelligent to boot, so need more exercise and more to stimulate them.
Hope this helps

Answer 5

I have a rough tri collie and she is very lovable. I recommend rough collies.
1. I don't know how much exactly. But the vet bill is pretty expensive but the dog food is pretty average: $30 per bag and we buy a new one about every one-two months.
2. They are very nice to live with! They are good-natured and good with families and children.
3. By garden do you mean backyard? Because they do need lots of space to run around.
4. I can't think of any down side except maybe they have to be brushed often.
5. Yes. If you don't have a large backyard, you need to take them for a walk at least twice a day.
6. When they're fully-grown ( I'm not sure about males since my collie is a female and female collies are smaller) about 50 lbs. and it's like picking up a kid I guess.
7. Once fully-grown they need to be fed about a bowl of dog food twice a day.
8. Yes, but not annoyingly so like chiuauas. It's not a problem normally except in the night but we just keep our dog inside if she starts barking.
9. Unfortunately, a lot. Especially when they are about a year old.
10. I don't know how much it would be in England, but in the U.S.A. it's about $600-$1000 for a purebred from a breeder.
11. Yes. They are good family dogs as I said before.
12. They like to eat random things is all I can think of right now.
13. I'm not sure. It depends on the dog. Unfortunately, we haven't come up with a method to stop our dog from jumping on us yet. I think if you take them to a training class you can learn techniques.
I am very happy with my collie. She loves people and I've never seen her get angry. She has lots of energy and likes to run around. She is very adorable and also smart. I hope you find the dog for you too.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

all three dog breeds are completely different. most of what you are asking is about the individual dog within the breed. all can be nice to live with or they cannot. i can tell you that the whippet doesn't shed, whereas the other two do heavily. all need exercise but the collies need huge amounts. whippets hardly bark, and the other two don't bark much normally but individuals can be noisy. most of your other questions are up to the individual dog and how you raise it.
i personally like whippets very much. but they have some special needs. please do far more research on each of these breeds.
if you were in the states i would recommend looking into retired racing greyhounds.

Answer 8

He looks like a Border Collie a Rough Collie is a standard Collie that looks like Lassie except it has a short coat rough type coat.

Answer 9

i reccomend a collie. they do get along with other pets on many occasions, they are great with children, they sometimes bark a lot but you can get him debarked, they are great in average sized houses, are very loving and sweet, the rattle technique does work, they are not terrible to groom dependingon the color. tthe merle and white collies generally tangle and mat easier. i would reccomend tri or sable collies for shedding reasons. they sometimes can be difficult to train because they usually learn better by having the command and practice repeated continuously. their downsides are their shedding, but brushing often helps them. They can weigh between 60 and 80 lbs which is compared to picking up a child. in engkland i have no clue where to find a breeder in england but good luck!

p.s. one of the main reasons i would not reccomend a whippet is every one has some form of seperation anxiety.

Answer 10

border collies are working dogs and make good pets if they have plenty of exercise-I would say at least half an hour a day-
otherwise they just get very bored,because they are so clever-and love good friendly company.
they are real live wires and vary in nature,just like people.
theres probably collie clubs/groups that will advise on training,etc. I think labradors are more predictable than collies-