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Name	Alaskan Klee Kai	Border Collie	Labrador Husky
Origins	United States	England Scotland Wales	Canada
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Sled Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Klee Kai Mini Husky Miniature Alaskan Husky	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Husky-Lab
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky? Which is the smallest dog, Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Border Collie? Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky weight comparison:	10-23 pounds (4.3-10 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	60-100 pounds (27-45 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	16.5 pounds (4.6.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	80 pounds (36 kg)
Height Which is taller, Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky? Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky height comparison:	13-17.5 inches (33-42 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	20-28 inches (51-71 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	13-17.5 inches (37.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	24 inches (61 cm)

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$600-$800	$400-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky?	Average: The Alaskan Klee Kai is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Average: The Labrador Husky is a commonly available dog breed.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky intelligence:	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.	Smart: The Labrador Husky dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky trainability comparison.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Labrador Husky dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Husky dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average defenders. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Labrador Husky dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky? Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Curious Agile Intelligent Loyal Territorial Quick	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Intelligent Friendly Quiet Good natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky?	High: Alaskan Klee Kai 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.	Average to High: Labrador Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky social needs comparison:	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Labrador Husky dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Alaskan Klee Kai is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Labrador Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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.	Labrador Husky dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky playfulness comparison:	The Alaskan Klee Kai is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Husky is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky?	Low to Average: The Alaskan Klee Kai rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Labrador Husky rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky?	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 Alaskan Klee Kai indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Labrador Husky breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Labrador Husky dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Labrador Husky 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.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alaskan Klee Kai bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Husky bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Alaskan Klee Kai has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Labrador Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky mouthiness comparison:	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs have a lower than 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.	Labrador Husky dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky health comparison. Which is the healthier: Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky?	Alaskan Klee Kais tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky health problems comparison:	Hypothyroidism Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Factor Vii Deficiency Vaccination Sensitivity	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Alaskan Klee Kai should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Labrador Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky lifespan comparison. How long do Alaskan Klee Kai, Border Collie and Labrador Husky breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Klee Kai: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Labrador Husky: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky?	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Klee Kai 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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Labrador Husky can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky? Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky energy level comparison:	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Labrador Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs have an average exercise need.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Labrador Husky dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Labrador Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky?	Recommended daily amount: 3/4 to 1 1/2 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.	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Alaskan Klee Kai has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Labrador Husky has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky coat comparison:	Thick	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Thick Double
Colors What are the original Alaskan Klee Kai, Border Collie and Labrador Husky color?	Black Gray Red White	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	Solid Black Solid White Black & White & Red Black & White & Grey
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky? Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Alaskan Klee Kai doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Labrador Husky requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky? Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Labrador Husky dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky?	Medium ⏺ The Alaskan Klee Kai has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Labrador Husky has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Alaskan Klee Kai is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Husky is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Labrador Husky dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky? Which dog is more friendly?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Labrador Husky dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Husky dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Labrador Husky dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky?	Yes Alaskan Klee Kai 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 Labrador Husky dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Alaskan Klee Kai is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Alaskan Klee Kais are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Labrador Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Alaskan Klee Kai or Border Collie or Labrador Husky? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky?	Not really Alaskan Klee Kai 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.	Not really Labrador Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. 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.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Alaskan Klee Kai and Border Collie and Labrador Husky have?	1-3 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Alaskan Klee Kai vs Border Collie vs Labrador Husky Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association	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	Dog Registry of America Inc.

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