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

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Name Australian Cattle Dog Border Collie Small Munsterlander
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Blue Heeler
Cattle Dog
Red Heeler
Queensland Heeler
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Heidewachtel
Munster
Munsterlander
Small Munsterlander
Spion
Vorstehhund
Kleiner Münsterländer
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander?
Medium Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Border Collie? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander weight comparison:
30-62 pounds (13-28 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 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: 52.5 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander 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: 20–22 inches (50–56 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (48–54 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: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20.5 inches (53.5 cm)

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander? Which is more expensive?
$500-$700 $600-$800 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander?
Very frequent: The Australian Cattle Dog is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Small Munsterlander is easier than average to get.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander 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 Small Munsterlander 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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Small Munsterlander dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander?
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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Small Munsterlander dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander? 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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Small Munsterlander dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Aggressive
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Happy
Intelligent
Affectionate
Strong
Willed
Attentive
Trainable
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: Small Munsterlander 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 Small Munsterlander?
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: Small Munsterlander 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 Small Munsterlander 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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Small Munsterlander dogs are a social breed.
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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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The wanderlust potential of the Small Munsterlander is strong enough to escape from home.
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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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Small Munsterlander 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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Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander 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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The Small Munsterlander is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander?
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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Average: The Small Munsterlander barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander?
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 Small Munsterlander breed.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander 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.
Small Munsterlander 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 Small Munsterlander?
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.
Small Munsterlander 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.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

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

Small Munsterlander bite force: Ordinary.
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 Small Munsterlander has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander 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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Small Munsterlander 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 Small Munsterlander Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander?
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.
Small Munsterlanders tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hip Dysplasia
Skin Irritation
Ear Infections
Vision Problems
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 Small Munsterlander should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Cattle Dog, Border Collie and Small Munsterlander 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
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Small Munsterlander: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander?
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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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander energy level comparison:
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Small Munsterlander dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander? 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.
Small Munsterlander dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Small Munsterlander dogs don't need too much sleep.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander?
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 2.5 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 Small Munsterlander 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 Small Munsterlander has an average risk for obesity.
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander coat comparison:
Dense Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Dense
Thick
Colors
What are the original Australian Cattle Dog, Border Collie and Small Munsterlander 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
White & Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander? Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander 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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Average: The Small Munsterlander requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander? 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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Small Munsterlander dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander?
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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander 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 Small Munsterlander?

Medium

The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Small Munsterlander has a low 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 Small Munsterlander is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander 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.
Small Munsterlander dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander? Which dog is more friendly?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Small Munsterlander dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie or Small Munsterlander?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Small Munsterlander 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 Small Munsterlander?
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
Small Munsterlander 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
Small Munsterlander 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.
Small Munsterlanders are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander 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 Small Munsterlander? 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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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 Small Munsterlander?

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

Small Munsterlander 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 Small Munsterlander 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 Small Munsterlander have?
1-7 puppies, average 5 4-8 puppies 4-6 puppies

Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie vs Small Munsterlander 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.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Foundation Stock Service

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