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Name	Akita	Border Collie	Golden Retriever
Origins	Japan	England Scotland Wales	Scotland
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	47	38	3
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever breeds.	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Akita or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$1200	$600-$800	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Akita or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which is easiest to train?	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most alert?	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most protective?	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever? Compare temperaments.	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	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. See more.	Golden Retriever 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most vocal?	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
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Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most flexible?	Akita 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.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Akita or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	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.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which has lowest bite risk?	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which uses mouth most during play?	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed lives longest?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which has fewer health issues?	The Akita 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.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Akita 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.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most active?	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Akita or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Akita or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which needs most food?	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. What colors are available?	Black Red White Brown Fawn	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	Golden Light
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which drools least?	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Akita or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Akita or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which is best with kids?	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Akita or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Akita or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Akita or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?	Yes Akita 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 Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. 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 Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. 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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for draft work?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which has most military use?	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	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.

Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which has most puppies?	3-12 puppies	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Akita vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Akita, Border Collie, and Golden Retriever. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	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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