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Compare Barbet and Border Collie. Which is better: Barbet or Border Collie or Bouvier des Flandres?
Name | Barbet | Border Collie | Bouvier des Flandres |
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Group | Gun Dog | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Working Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 404 | 38 | 85 |
Reviews | 1 | 13 | 2 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres breeds. | French Water Dog |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
Flanders Cattle Dog Vlaamse Koehond Belgian Cattle Dog |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which breed is the largest? | Large Medium | Large | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres? Compare adult weight ranges. | 37–62 pounds (17–28 kg ) | Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) | Males 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg), Female: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 37–62 pounds (17–28 kg ) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) | Males 92.5 pounds (42 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Barbet or Border Collie or Bouvier des Flandres? Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres height comparison: | Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm) | Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) | Male: 23-28 inches (58-71 cm), Female: 22-27 inches (56-69 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm) | Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (64.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62.5 cm) |
Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Find price differences between these breeds. | $600-$1000 | $600-$800 | $1500-$2000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Barbet or Border Collie or Bouvier des Flandres? | Average: The Barbet is a commonly available dog breed. | Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Bouvier des Flandres is quite easy to get. |
Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which breed ranks highest? | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Smart: The Bouvier des Flandres dogs have great intelligence. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which is easiest to train? | Barbet dogs are quite easy to train. | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which breed is most alert? | Barbet dogs are average watchdogs. | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which breed is most protective? | Barbet dogs are average defenders. | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres? Compare temperaments. |
Intelligent Obedient Joyful Companionable Cheerful |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
Protective Intelligent Loyal Gentle Familiar Rational |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Barbet dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres? | High: Barbet dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Bouvier des Flandres dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres social needs comparison: | Barbet dogs are a social breed. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs need for social interaction is average. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Barbet dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Barbet 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. | 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. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which breed is most vocal? | Low to Average: The Barbet rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. | Average: The Bouvier des Flandres barks occasionally. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which breed is most playful? | The Barbet is a highly playful breed. | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. | Average: Bouvier des Flandress, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which adapts best to small spaces? | 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 Barbet indoors. | It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home. | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bouvier des Flandres breed. |
Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which breed is most flexible? | Average: Barbet 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. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Barbet or Border Collie or Bouvier des Flandres? | Barbet 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. |
Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Barbet has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Bouvier des Flandres has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which uses mouth most during play? | Barbet dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Barbet bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bouvier des Flandres bite force: Ordinary. |
Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which breed lives longest? |
13-15 years The average lifespan of Barbet: 14 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Bouvier des Flandres: 11 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Barbet can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | 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. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bouvier des Flandres can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which has fewer health issues? | Barbets tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Bouvier des Flandres is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Frequent The Barbet should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Bouvier des Flandres should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres health problems comparison: |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Entropion Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hernia Overbite Underbite | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Glaucoma |
Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which breed is most active? | Barbet dogs are high-energy dogs. | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Barbet or Border Collie or Bouvier des Flandres? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Barbet dogs have an average exercise need. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Barbet or Border Collie or Bouvier des Flandres? | Barbet dogs don't need too much sleep. | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Barbet has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bouvier des Flandres's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which needs most food? | 3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. | 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. |
Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | Yes See more. | No See more. | Yes See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. What colors are available? |
Black Gray White Brown Fawn |
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 Fawn Brindle Pepper Salt |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which requires most maintenance? | Average: The Barbet requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which drools least? | The Barbet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Bouvier des Flandres is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Barbet has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Bouvier des Flandres has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Waterproof |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long | Rough |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which requires most frequent baths? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Barbet or Border Collie or Bouvier des Flandres? Barbet or Border Collie or {name3 shedding: | Barbet dogs shed none to minimal. | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs shed moderately. |
Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which is best with kids? | Barbet dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Barbet dogs are generally with other pets. | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are generally with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Barbet or Border Collie or Bouvier des Flandres? Which dog is more friendly? | Barbet dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Barbet or Border Collie or Bouvier des Flandres? | Barbet dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Barbet or Border Collie or Bouvier des Flandres? | Barbet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Bouvier des Flandres dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres? |
Yes Barbet 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 Bouvier des Flandres dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
Yes Barbet is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Bouvier des Flandres is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Barbets are usually recommended for elderly people. | Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Bouvier des Flandress are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which has best nose work ability? | 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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which is best suited for water work? | Yes Barbet breed usually likes being on a boat. | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Bouvier des Flandres breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which has most military use? | 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. |
Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which has most puppies? | 4-6 puppies | 4-8 puppies | 5-10 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Barbet vs Border Collie vs Bouvier des Flandres Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Herding breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section. | 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 Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Barbet, Border Collie, and Bouvier des Flandres. Which has most recognition? | American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental 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 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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