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Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Little Blue Dog or Lab or Borders? Find the right dog for you

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Name Australian Shepherd Labrador Retriever Border Terrier
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Gun Dog Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Little Blue Dog
Aussie
Lab
Labrador
Borders
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier?
Large Large Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier weight comparison:
Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 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: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier? Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier height comparison:
Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 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: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $1000-$2000 $1200-$1400
Availability
Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier?
Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Terrier is quite easy to get.

Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier intelligence:
Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Border Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier trainability comparison.
Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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Border Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier?
Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Border Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier? 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.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Border Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier? Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Obedient
Outright
Tempered
Fearless
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.
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Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Border Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier?
Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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High: Border Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier social needs comparison:
Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Border Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier 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 Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Border Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier playfulness comparison:
The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier?
Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier?
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 Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Border Terrier breed.

Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier 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.
Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Border Terrier 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 Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier?
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.
Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Border Terrier bite force: Weak.
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.

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier?
The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Border Terrier 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 Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier 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
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Cryptorchidism
Seizures
Malocclusions
Pulmonic Stenosis
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 Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Border Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Shepherd, Labrador Retriever and Border Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Terrier: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier?
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.
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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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier? Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier energy level comparison:
Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Border Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier?
Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Border Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier?
1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 1.5 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 Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier coat comparison:
Feathered Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Rough
Colors
What are the original Australian Shepherd, Labrador Retriever and Border Terrier color?
Black
Red
Blue
Merle
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
Tan
Red
Blue
Grizzle
Wheaten
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier? Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier grooming comparison:
Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier? Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Border Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier?
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier 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 Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier?

Medium

The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Terrier 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.
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The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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The Border Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Border Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier?
Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Border Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier?
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Border Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier?
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Border Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier?
Yes
Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Border Terrier 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
Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Border Terrier 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.
Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier 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 Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Border Terrier? 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 Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier?

Not really

Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Border Terrier 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 Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier 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 Shepherd and Labrador Retriever and Border Terrier have?
6-9 puppies, average 7 5-10 puppies 2-8 puppies

Australian Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Terrier 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 1917 as a Sporting 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 Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
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
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
Canadian Canine Registry
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
Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc.
Club Espanol De Terriers

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