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Name	Basset Hound	Rough Collie	Border Collie
Origins	France	Scotland	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	39	40	38
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Hush Puppy Basset	English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Rough Collie? Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie weight comparison:	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie height comparison:	Male: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?	$300-$500	$400-$600	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	Very frequent: The Basset Hound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie intelligence:	Low: The Basset Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie trainability comparison.	Basset Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	Basset Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Basset Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Friendly Affectionate Devoted Gentle Tempered Sweet Tenacious	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Rough Collie 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie?	High: Basset Hound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Basset Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Basset Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Basset Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Rough Collie 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Basset Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Rough Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Basset Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie 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 Basset Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison:	Basset Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Rough Collie dogs have an 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.

Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie?	The Basset Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rough Collie 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Entropion Ear Infections Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Ectropion Obesity Glaucoma Panosteitis Thrombopathia	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Basset Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Rough Collie 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.
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Life Expectancy Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Basset Hound, Rough Collie and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basset Hound: 11 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Rough Collie 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.

Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie energy level comparison:	Basset Hound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Rough Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Basset Hound dogs have an average exercise need.	Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	Basset Hound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	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.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Basset Hound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie coat comparison:	Dense	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Colors What are the original Basset Hound, Rough Collie and Border Collie color?	Black Gray Tan Red White Brown Tricolor	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & 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
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Basset Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Basset Hound or Rough Collie or {name3 shedding:	Basset Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie 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, Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie?	High 🔼 The Basset Hound has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Basset Hound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Rough Collie 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.

Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Basset Hound dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Basset Hound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	Basset Hound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	Basset Hound dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie?	Basset Hound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie?	Yes Basset Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Rough Collie 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Basset Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Basset Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Basset Hound or Rough Collie or Border Collie? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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?	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie?	Not really Basset Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rough Collie 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.
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.

Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie 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 Basset Hound and Rough Collie and Border Collie have?	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Basset Hound vs Rough Collie vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds 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 Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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

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