Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Nederlandse Kooikerhondje or Hovie or Sheepdog? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Kooikerhondje and Hovawart. Which is better: Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie?
Name | Kooikerhondje | Hovawart | Border Collie |
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Origins | Netherlands | Germany | England Scotland Wales |
Group | Gun Dog | Guard Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 413 | 375 | 38 |
Reviews | 1 | 2 | 13 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog Kooiker Dog | Hovie |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? | Medium | Large Giant | Large |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Hovawart? Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie weight comparison: | 20-40 pounds (9-18 kg) | 55 - 90 pounds (25 - 51 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? | 30 pounds (13.5 kg) | 55 - 90 pounds (25 - 51 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie height comparison: | 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) | 23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 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? | 15 inches (38.5 cm) | 23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm) | Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) |
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? Which is more expensive? | $600-$800 | $1000-$1200 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. | Average: The Hovawart is a commonly available dog breed. | Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get. |
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie intelligence: | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Trainability
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie trainability comparison. | Kooikerhondje dogs are quite easy to train. | Hovawart dogs are easy to train. | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? | Kooikerhondje dogs are good watchdogs. | Hovawart dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Kooikerhondje dogs strongly protect their territory. | Hovawart dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison: |
Loving Alert Intelligent Territorial Lively Going Cheerful |
Active Devoted Outright Tempered Watchful Reserved |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Hovawart dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie? | High: Kooikerhondje dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average to High: Hovawart dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie social needs comparison: | Kooikerhondje dogs need for social interaction is average. | Hovawart dogs are a social breed. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Kooikerhondje dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Hovawart dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Kooikerhondje 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. | Hovawart 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. | 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. |
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie playfulness comparison: | The Kooikerhondje is a highly playful breed. | Average: Hovawarts, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie? | Average: The Kooikerhondje barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Hovawart rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Kooikerhondje or Hovawart 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 Kooikerhondje indoors. | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Hovawart breed. | It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home. |
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | Kooikerhondje dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Hovawart 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. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Hovawart 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. |
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Kooikerhondje bite force: Ordinary. | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Hovawart bite force: The Strongest. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Low 🔽 The Kooikerhondje has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Hovawart has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison: | Kooikerhondje dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Hovawart dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie? | The Kooikerhondje is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Hovawart 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. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie health problems comparison: |
Cataracts Luxating Patella Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Kidney Issues Hereditary Necrotising Myelopathy Myositis | Hip Dysplasia Underactive Thyroid | 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 Kooikerhondje should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Hovawart 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. |
Life Expectancy
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Kooikerhondje, Hovawart and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Kooikerhondje: 13 years |
10-14 years The average lifespan of Hovawart: 12 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie? | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Kooikerhondje can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | 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. |
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie?
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie energy level comparison: | Kooikerhondje dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Hovawart dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Kooikerhondje dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Hovawart dogs have an average exercise need. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? | Kooikerhondje dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Hovawart dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? | 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 3 to 4 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. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison: | Average: The Kooikerhondje has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Hovawart has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. |
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie coat comparison: |
Waterproof Wavy Thick Straight | Silky |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long |
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Colors
What are the original Kooikerhondje, Hovawart and Border Collie color? | Red White Orange |
Black Blonde Golden |
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, Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie grooming comparison: | Easy to groom: The Kooikerhondje doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Hovawart doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or {name3 shedding: | Kooikerhondje dogs shed moderately. | Hovawart dogs shed moderately. | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Hypoallergenic
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie? | Medium ⏺ The Kooikerhondje has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Hovawart has an average 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 Kooikerhondje is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Hovawart is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Kooikerhondje dogs are generally with other pets. | Hovawart dogs are generally with other pets. | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly? | Kooikerhondje dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Hovawart dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? | Kooikerhondje dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Hovawart dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? | Kooikerhondje dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Hovawart dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? | Kooikerhondje dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Hovawart dogs are 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: Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie? |
Yes Kooikerhondje dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Hovawart 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 Kooikerhondje is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Hovawart 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? | Kooikerhondjes are usually recommended for elderly people. | Hovawarts are usually recommended for elderly people. | Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie 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. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Kooikerhondje or Hovawart or Border Collie? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
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: Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie? | Not really Kooikerhondje breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Hovawart breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
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. | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
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. |
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size
How many puppies can Kooikerhondje and Hovawart and Border Collie have? | 5-7 puppies | 6-8 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
Kooikerhondje vs Hovawart vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2018 as a Sporting breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Not recognized by 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 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 America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service |
American Canine Registry 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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service |
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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