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Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Cu Faoil or Sheepdog or English Collie? Find the right dog for you

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Name Irish Wolfhound Border Collie Rough Collie
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Group Hunting Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie breeds.
Cu Faoil Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
English Collie
Lassie Dog
Long-Haired Collie
Scottish Collie
Collie
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which breed is the largest?
Giant Large Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie? Compare adult weight ranges.
90-150 pounds (40-69 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
120 pounds (54.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie or Rough Collie? Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie height comparison:
28-35 inches (71-90 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
31.5 inches (80.5 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1800-$2000 $600-$800 $400-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie or Rough Collie?
Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.

Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which is easiest to train?
Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which breed is most alert?
Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which breed is most protective?
Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie? Compare temperaments.
Dignified
Intelligent
Patient
Loyal
Tempered
Sweet
Generous
Thoughtful
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Elegant
Hard working
Herding
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Irish Wolfhound 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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Sensitive: Rough Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie?
High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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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: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie social needs comparison:
Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Irish Wolfhound 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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Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Rough Collie is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie 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 Rough Collie indoors.

Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which breed is most flexible?
Irish Wolfhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie or Rough Collie?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Rough Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Irish Wolfhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which uses mouth most during play?
Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, 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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Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which has the strongest bite?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Irish Wolfhound bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which breed lives longest?
6-10 years
The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Irish Wolfhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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 cold weather conditions
The Rough Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which has fewer health issues?
Very healthy dog breed.
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Irish Wolfhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy
Liver Shunt
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Drug Sensitivity
Collie Eye Anomaly
Gray Collie Syndrome

Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which breed is most active?
Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Rough Collie 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
Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie or Rough Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie or Rough Collie?
Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which needs most food?
8 to 10 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. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Wheaten
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
White
Sable
Merle
Black & White & Tan
Blue & Merle
Blue & Merle & White
Sable & White
White & Merle
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which drools least?
The Irish Wolfhound 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 Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Wiry
Rough
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Rough
Soft
Thick
Straight
Harsh
Furry
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which requires most frequent baths?
8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie or Rough Collie? Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:
Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders.
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Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which is best with kids?
Irish Wolfhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie or Rough Collie? Which dog is more friendly?
Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie or Rough Collie?
Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie or Rough Collie?
Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie?
Yes
Irish Wolfhound 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
Rough Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Irish Wolfhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Irish Wolfhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which is best suited for service work?

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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Irish Wolfhound 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

Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which has most military use?

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.

Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which has most puppies?
3-4 puppies 4-8 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. What's recommended?

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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Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie vs Rough Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Irish Wolfhound, Border Collie, and Rough Collie. Which has most recognition?
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
Irish Wolfhound Club Of America
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

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