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Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sheepdog or Chuksha or Alpine Mastiff? Find the right dog for you

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Name Border Collie Siberian Husky St. Bernard
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Sled Dogs Working Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Chuksha
Husky
Icee
Sibe
Chukcha
Alpine Mastiff
Bernhardiner
St. Barnhardshund
St. Bernard
Saint
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Border Collie or Siberian Husky or St. Bernard? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Siberian Husky or St. Bernard?
Large Medium Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Border Collie or Siberian Husky or Siberian Husky? Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard weight comparison:
Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) 110-200 pounds (50-91 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: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) 155 pounds (70.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Siberian Husky or St. Bernard? Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard height comparison:
Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) 25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 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: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) 25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Siberian Husky or St. Bernard? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $700-$1200 $1500-$1800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Siberian Husky or St. Bernard?
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The St.

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard intelligence:
Outstanding: Border Collie 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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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Trainability
Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard trainability comparison.
Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Siberian Husky or St. Bernard?
Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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St.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Siberian Husky or St. Bernard? 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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Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Siberian Husky or St. Bernard? Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Gentle
Independent
Happy
Friendly
Gentle
Going
Social
Quiet
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: St.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard?
High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: St.
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Social Needs
Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard social needs comparison:
Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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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Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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St.
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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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Siberian Husky 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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Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard playfulness comparison:
The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.
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St.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard?
Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.
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Low: The St.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Border Collie or Siberian Husky or St. Bernard?
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.
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 St.

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard 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.
Siberian Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
St.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Siberian Husky or St. Bernard?
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.
St.

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Border Collie or Siberian Husky or St. Bernard?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

St.
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.

Low 🔽

The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The St.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard mouthiness comparison:
Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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St.
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Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard?
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Cataracts
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Corneal Dystrophy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Bloat
Epilepsy
Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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.
Average
The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The St.
Life Expectancy
Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Siberian Husky and St. Bernard breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years
8-10 years
The average lifespan of St.
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard?
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 cold weather
The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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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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Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Siberian Husky or St. Bernard?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 6 to 8 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 Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St.
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Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard coat comparison:
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Fluffy Dense
Rough
Smooth
Colors
What are the original Border Collie, Siberian Husky and St. Bernard 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
Gray
Red
White
Sable
Agouti
Black
Red
White
Brown
Brindle
Tricolor
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Siberian Husky or St. Bernard? Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard grooming comparison:
Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The St.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Siberian Husky or St. Bernard? Border Collie or Siberian Husky or {name3 shedding:
Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Siberian Husky dogs shed above average.
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St.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Border Collie or Siberian Husky or St. Bernard?
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard 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 Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard?

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The St.
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 Siberian Husky is an average drooler.
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The St.
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Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard Good With Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard 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 Siberian Husky or St. Bernard? 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.

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?

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard?

Not really

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

Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

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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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Yes

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.

Yes

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

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard 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 Siberian Husky and St. Bernard have?
4-8 puppies 4-8 puppies 6-8 puppies

Border Collie vs Siberian Husky vs St. Bernard 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 1930 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs 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
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
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel 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

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