Bearded Collie has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Unfortunately, the Bearded Collie is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Lively
Alert
Intelligent
Assertive
Confident

Agile
Lively
Selfish
Confidence
Outright
Tempered
Perceptive

Bearded Collies are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Bearded Collies make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Choose a Polish Lowland Sheepdog if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Scotland

Poland

magyar komondor

tibetan terrier, lhasa apso, puli

1800s

1500s

Herding (AKC:1976 & UKC)

Herding (AKC:2001 & UKC)

Blue
Brown

Brown

Blue
Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Blue
Fawn
Brown
Black

Black
White
Brown
Fawn
Gray

Bearded Collies are known for their coat length.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

A Bearded Collie can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Polish Lowland Sheepdog can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Bearded Collies are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

While the Bearded Collie breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Diabetes

Pemphigus
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Corneal Dystrophy

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Hip
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Blood Test
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
Physical Examination

The Bearded Collie is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Cuddling, Sniffing

Walking, Tug-of-war, Soccer

Bearded Collies are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bearded Collie, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Polish Lowland Sheepdog, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bearded Collies usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Polish Lowland Sheepdogs usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Bearded Collies have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Bearded Collie should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Polish Lowland Sheepdog should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Bearded Collie is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Bearded Collies can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Bearded Collies are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Bearded Collies are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Bearded Collies are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Bearded Collies are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Bearded Collies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.