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Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Blue Heeler or Sheepdog or English Greyhound? Find the right dog for you

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Name Australian Cattle Dog Border Collie Greyhound
OriginsAustralia flagAustralia England flagEngland Scotland flagScotland Wales flagWales United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Hunting 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
English Greyhound
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound?
Medium Large Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Border Collie? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound weight comparison:
30-62 pounds (13-28 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 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: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound 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) Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 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) Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm)

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound? Which is more expensive?
$500-$700 $600-$800 $500-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound?
Very frequent: The Australian Cattle Dog is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Greyhound is easier than average to get.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound intelligence:
Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound trainability comparison.
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Greyhound dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound? 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.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Aggressive
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Outright
Tempered
Quiet
Athletic
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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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: Greyhound 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: Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound?
Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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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: Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound social needs comparison:
Australian Cattle Dog dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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.
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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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Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound playfulness comparison:
The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound?
Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Australian Cattle Dog breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Greyhound breed.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound 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.
Greyhound 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 Greyhound?
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 Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Cattle Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Greyhound bite force: The Strongest.
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.

Low 🔽

The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound mouthiness comparison:
Australian Cattle Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, 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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Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound?
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.
The Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Cataracts
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Osteoarthritis
Sensitivity To Anesthesia
Osteosarcoma
Alopecia
Cold Intolerance
Pannus
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Vitreous Degeneration
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.
Average
The Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Cattle Dog, Border Collie and Greyhound 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
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Greyhound: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound?
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.
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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 warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound energy level comparison:
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Greyhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound? 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.
Greyhound dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Greyhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound?
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. Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound 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.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Greyhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound coat comparison:
Dense Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Fine
Colors
What are the original Australian Cattle Dog, Border Collie and Greyhound 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
Red
Blue
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound? Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:
Australian Cattle Dog dogs shed moderately.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Greyhound dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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Hypoallergenic
Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound?

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 Greyhound 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.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Greyhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound 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.
Greyhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Greyhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Greyhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Greyhound 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 Greyhound?
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.
Yes
Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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
Greyhound 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.
Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound 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.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Greyhound? Which is better for autism?

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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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 Greyhound?

Not really

Australian Cattle Dog 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

Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

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 Greyhound Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Australian Cattle Dog and Border Collie and Greyhound have?
1-7 puppies, average 5 4-8 puppies 1-12 puppies

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Greyhound 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. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
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. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
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
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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