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Name	Australian Shepherd	Border Collie	English Pointer
Origins	United States	England Scotland Wales	England
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	17	38	113
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Little Blue Dog Aussie	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	English Pointer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Shepherd or Border Collie or English Pointer? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Shepherd or Border Collie or English Pointer?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Shepherd or Border Collie or Border Collie? Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer weight comparison:	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	44-66 pounds (20-30 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Border Collie or English Pointer? Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer height comparison:	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Australian Shepherd or Border Collie or English Pointer? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$600-$800	$400-$500
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or Border Collie or English Pointer?	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The English Pointer is easier than average to get.

Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer intelligence:	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. 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.
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Trainability Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer trainability comparison.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	English Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Australian Shepherd or Border Collie or English Pointer?	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	English Pointer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Australian Shepherd or Border Collie or English Pointer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	English Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Shepherd or Border Collie or English Pointer? Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Active Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Outright Tempered Kind Amiable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	English Pointer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer?	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: English Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer social needs comparison:	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	English Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	English Pointer 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 Shepherd 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.	English Pointer 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 Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Australian Shepherd or Border Collie or English Pointer?	Australian Shepherd 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.	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 Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer?	The Australian Shepherd 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.	English Pointers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes	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?	Average The Australian Shepherd 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 English Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Shepherd, Border Collie and English Pointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of English Pointer: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd 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 average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Shepherd or Border Collie or English Pointer?	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.	2 to 3 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? Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The English Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer coat comparison:	Feathered	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Dense
Colors What are the original Australian Shepherd, Border Collie and English Pointer color?	Black Red Blue Merle	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 White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Shepherd or Border Collie or English Pointer? Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer grooming comparison:	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The English Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or Border Collie or English Pointer? Australian Shepherd or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	English Pointer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Shepherd or Border Collie or English Pointer?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer 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 Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The English Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Australian Shepherd 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 English Pointer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer Good With Comparison

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

Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer 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 Shepherd or Border Collie or English Pointer? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer?	Not really Australian Shepherd 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 English Pointer 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 Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer 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 Shepherd and Border Collie and English Pointer have?	6-9 puppies, average 7	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie vs English Pointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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 Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America	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	No data available

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