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Name	Beagle	Border Collie	Finnish Lapphund
Origins	England	England Scotland Wales	Finland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	6	38	173
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Other Names What other names do they have?	English Beagle	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund? Which is the smallest dog, Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund?	Small	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Beagle or Border Collie or Border Collie? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund weight comparison:	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	39.5 pounds (18 kg)
Height Which is taller, Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund height comparison:	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund? Which is more expensive?	$500-$800	$600-$800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund?	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund trainability comparison.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund?	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful
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: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund?	High: Beagle 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.	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund social needs comparison:	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund playfulness comparison:	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund?	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund?	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Beagle 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.	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund?	Beagle 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund 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 Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund mouthiness comparison:	Beagle 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.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund?	The Beagle 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.	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome	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 Beagle 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 Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund lifespan comparison. How long do Beagle, Border Collie and Finnish Lapphund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund?	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 Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund energy level comparison:	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund?	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund?	0.5 to 1.5 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 2.5 cup 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? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Fluffy
Colors What are the original Beagle, Border Collie and Finnish Lapphund color?	Black Tan Red White Tricolor	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 Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund? Beagle or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.
Hypoallergenic Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund?	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Beagle 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 Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund Good With Comparison

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

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: Beagle or Border Collie or Finnish Lapphund? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund?	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Lapphund 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.

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund 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 Beagle and Border Collie and Finnish Lapphund have?	2-14 puppies, average 7	4-8 puppies	2-9 puppies
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Beagle vs Border Collie vs Finnish Lapphund 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 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders 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 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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