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Name	Rottweiler	Shih Tzu	Border Collie
Origins	Germany	China	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	8	20	38
Reviews	11	15	13
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Rott Rottie	Chrysanthemum Dog Chinese Lion Dog	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie?	Large Giant	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Shih Tzu? Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie weight comparison:	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)	9–16 pounds (4-7 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)	9–16 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie? Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$2000	$800-$1200	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie?	Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Shih Tzu is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie intelligence:	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low: The Shih Tzu is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie trainability comparison.	Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. See more.	Shih Tzu dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie?	Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Shih Tzu dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Shih Tzu dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie? Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured	Active Playful Happy Courageous Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Lively Gentle	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Shih Tzu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie?	Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Shih Tzu dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Shih Tzu dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Shih Tzu dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Shih Tzu dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Border Collie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:	Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Shih Tzus are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie?	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. See more.	A lot: Shih Tzu is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Rottweiler indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Shih Tzu breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Shih Tzu dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie?	Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Shih Tzu dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Shih Tzu bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	High 🔼 The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Shih Tzu has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison:	Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Shih Tzu dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie?	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Shih Tzu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Ear Infections Distichiasis Portosystemic Liver Shunt Bladder Stones Ectopic Cilia Reverse Sneezing Dry Eye Proptosis Juvenile Renal Dysplasia Keratitis Retained Baby Teeth Snuffles	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Shih Tzu should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Rottweiler, Shih Tzu and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years	10-16 years The average lifespan of Shih Tzu: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie? Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie energy level comparison:	Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Shih Tzu dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need.	Shih Tzu dogs exercise need is minimal.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie?	Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Shih Tzu dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie?	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Shih Tzu's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie coat comparison:	Dense	Dense	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Colors What are the original Rottweiler, Shih Tzu and Border Collie color?	Black Tan Rust Mahogany	Black Red Blue Silver Brindle Liver Gold	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie? Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie? Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or {name3 shedding:	Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. See more.	Shih Tzu dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie?	Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Shih Tzu has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Shih Tzu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets.	Shih Tzu dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Shih Tzu dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie?	Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Shih Tzu dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie?	Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Shih Tzu dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie?	Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly.	Shih Tzu dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie?	Yes Rottweiler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Shih Tzu dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shih Tzu is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Shih Tzus are not the best breed for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Rottweiler or Shih Tzu or Border Collie? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie?	Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Shih Tzu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Rottweiler and Shih Tzu and Border Collie have?	8-12 puppies	2-5 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Rottweiler vs Shih Tzu vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1969 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association

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