way more intense ,i dont know how to put my finger on it ,as ive had some real good collie x too but they are more dedicated ,and dont fluff up under pressure i think...now ive only had one ,but she was just a great dog for the gun ,ferrets,lamp,pigeon shooting and anything else you want to do ..i just gelled with her completely...i didnt run my bitch on fox as she was just 21 tts,and i had a bigger dog for that