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Name	Australian Cattle Dog	Border Collie	Alaskan Husky
Origins	Australia	England Scotland Wales	United States
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Sled Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Blue Heeler Cattle Dog Red Heeler Queensland Heeler	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Husky
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Border Collie? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky weight comparison:	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky height comparison:	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	22 inches (56 cm)

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$600-$800	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky?	Very frequent: The Australian Cattle Dog is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky intelligence:	Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky trainability comparison.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Aggressive	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Agile Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Sensitive
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.	Sensitive: Alaskan Husky dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky?	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Alaskan Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky social needs comparison:	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Cattle Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Alaskan 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?	Australian Cattle Dog 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.	Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Alaskan Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Cattle Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alaskan 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 Australian Cattle Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky mouthiness comparison:	Australian Cattle Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky?	The Australian Cattle Dog 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.	Alaskan Huskys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Deafness	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hyperthyroidism Laryngeal Paresis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Australian Cattle Dog 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.	Frequent The Alaskan Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Cattle Dog, Border Collie and Alaskan Husky breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Cattle Dog: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Cattle Dog 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 Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky?	1.5 to 2.5 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.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Cattle Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Dense
Colors What are the original Australian Cattle Dog, Border Collie and Alaskan Husky color?	Red Blue Speckled Mottled	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 White Blonde Orange
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky? Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Australian Cattle Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Alaskan 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: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan 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, Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Australian Cattle Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler. See more.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Alaskan Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Alaskan Husky dogs are very 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 Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Alaskan Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan Husky?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky?	Yes Australian Cattle Dog 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.	No Alaskan Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Australian Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Alaskan Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan 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: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Alaskan 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: Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky?	Not really Australian Cattle Dog 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 Alaskan 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.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan 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 Australian Cattle Dog and Border Collie and Alaskan Husky have?	1-7 puppies, average 5	4-8 puppies	4-10 puppies
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Alaskan Husky Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1980 as a Herding breed.	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?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.	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 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 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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