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Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bingley Terrier or Sheepdog or Yorkipoo? Find the right dog for you

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Name Airedale Terrier Border Collie Yorkipoo
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Group Hunting Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Designer Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bingley Terrier
Irish Red Terrier
Waterside Terrier
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo? Which is the smallest dog, Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo?
Medium Large Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Border Collie? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo weight comparison:
Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) 4-15 pounds (2-7 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) 10.5 pounds (5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) 7-8 inches (18-20 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) 7.5 inches (19 cm)

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $600-$800 $500-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo?
Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Yorkipoo is easier than average to get.

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo intelligence:
Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Yorkipoo dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo trainability comparison.
Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Yorkipoo dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo?
Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Yorkipoo dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Yorkipoo dogs are average defenders.
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Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Obedient
Loyal
Adaptable
Brave
Balanced
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Playful
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Companionable
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Airedale Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo?
Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Yorkipoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo social needs comparison:
Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Yorkipoo dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Yorkipoo dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Airedale Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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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.
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Yorkipoo 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.
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Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo playfulness comparison:
The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Yorkipoo is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo?
Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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A lot: Yorkipoo is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo?
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 Airedale Terrier indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Yorkipoo breed.

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Airedale Terrier 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.
Yorkipoo dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo?
Airedale Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Airedale Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Yorkipoo bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Yorkipoo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo mouthiness comparison:
Airedale Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Yorkipoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo health comparison. Which is the healthier: Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo?
Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Yorkipoo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Umbilical Hernias
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Atopic Dermatitis
Hyperplastic Dermatosis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Airedale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Yorkipoo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo lifespan comparison. How long do Airedale Terrier, Border Collie and Yorkipoo breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Yorkipoo: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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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.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo energy level comparison:
Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Yorkipoo dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Yorkipoo dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo?
Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Yorkipoo dogs don't need too much sleep.

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo?
1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Yorkipoo has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo coat comparison:
Wiry
Dense
Rough
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Curly
Silky
Soft
Straight
Colors
What are the original Airedale Terrier, Border Collie and Yorkipoo color?
Black
Tan
Grizzle
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
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
Cream
White
Silver
Sable
Chocolate
Apricot
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Yorkipoo doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo? Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:
Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Yorkipoo dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo?

Medium

The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Yorkipoo has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Yorkipoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Airedale Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Yorkipoo dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo? Which dog is more friendly?
Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Yorkipoo dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo?
Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Yorkipoo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo?
Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Yorkipoo dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo?
Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Yorkipoo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo?
Yes
Airedale Terrier 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.
Yes
Yorkipoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Airedale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Yorkipoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Yorkipoos are usually recommended for elderly people.

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Yorkipoo? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo?

Not really

Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Yorkipoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

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.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Airedale Terrier and Border Collie and Yorkipoo have?
7-9 puppies 4-8 puppies 3-6 puppies

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs Yorkipoo Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
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
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
Not recognized by any clubs.

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