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Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sheepdog or Doberman or Bassotto? Find the right dog for you

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Name Border Collie Doberman Pinscher Dachshund
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Doberman
Dobermann
Dobynm
Dobie
Bassotto
Sausage Dog
Tekkel
Tekkel Doxie
Weenie Dog
Worshond
Teckel
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund?
Large Medium Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Doberman Pinscher? Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund weight comparison:
Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg) Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg) Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund? Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund height comparison:
Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)

Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $800-$1000 $500-$700
Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund?
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Doberman Pinscher is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get.

Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund intelligence:
Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund trainability comparison.
Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train.
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Dachshund dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund?
Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Dachshund dogs are average defenders.
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Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund? Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Obedient
Loyal
Fearless
Playful
Stubborn
Courageous
Devoted
Lively
Clever
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Doberman Pinscher 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: Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund?
High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Doberman Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund social needs comparison:
Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Dachshund dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
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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Their prey drive is low.
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Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund playfulness comparison:
The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund?
Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.
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A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund?
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Doberman Pinscher breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed.

Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Doberman Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Dachshund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund?
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.
Dachshund 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 vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Doberman Pinscher bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

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

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund?
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Dachshund 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: Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Wobbler's Syndrome
Cardiomyopathy
Legg-perthes Disease
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Deafness
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Elbow Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Mitral Valve Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Acanthosis Nigricans
Baldness
Canine Diabetes Mellitus
Lymphocytic Thyroiditis
Narcolepsy
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Doberman Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Dachshund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Doberman Pinscher and Dachshund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Doberman Pinscher: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund?
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 warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund? Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund energy level comparison:
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Doberman Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund?
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Doberman Pinscher dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Doberman Pinscher has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund coat comparison:
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Fine Fine
Colors
What are the original Border Collie, Doberman Pinscher and Dachshund color?
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
Tan
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
White
Silver
Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund? Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund grooming comparison:
Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund? Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or {name3 shedding:
Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs shed moderately.
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Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund?
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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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
Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund 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, Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund?

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Doberman Pinscher drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.
Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund? Which dog is more friendly?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund?
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher or Dachshund?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund?
Yes
Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Doberman Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Dachshund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.
Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

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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Not really

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

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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

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.

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?

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.

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: Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund?

Not really

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

Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Dachshund 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.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Not really

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

Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund 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 Border Collie and Doberman Pinscher and Dachshund have?
4-8 puppies 6-10 puppies 4-8 puppies

Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher vs Dachshund Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
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
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
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

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