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Name	Beagle	Border Collie	Whippet
Origins	England	England Scotland Wales	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	6	38	61
Reviews	10	13	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	English Beagle	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Snap Dog English Whippet
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet? Which is the smallest dog, Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet?	Small	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Beagle or Border Collie or Border Collie? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet 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)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 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)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height Which is taller, Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet 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)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 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)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet? Which is more expensive?	$500-$800	$600-$800	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet?	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet 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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet trainability comparison.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet?	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.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet? 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.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet
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.	Sensitive: Whippet 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: Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet?	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.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet social needs comparison:	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Whippet 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 Whippet 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.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet playfulness comparison:	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet?	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. 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 Whippet?	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.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet 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.	Whippet 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 Whippet?	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 Whippet Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet health comparison. Which is the healthier: Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet?	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.	The Whippet 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: Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet 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	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease
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.	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet lifespan comparison. How long do Beagle, Border Collie and Whippet 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 Whippet: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet?	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 warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet energy level comparison:	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet? 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.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet?	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.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet?	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.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet 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.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Fine Short Close in texture
Colors What are the original Beagle, Border Collie and Whippet 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 Red Blue Cream White Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet? Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet? Beagle or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Whippet dogs are low 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 Whippet?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet 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, Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet?	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low 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 Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet 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.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly?	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Whippet 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 Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet?	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet?	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Beagle or Border Collie or Whippet?	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet?	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 Whippet 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 Whippet 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.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet 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 Whippet? 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.
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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.	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 Whippet?	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 Whippet 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 Whippet 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 Whippet have?	2-14 puppies, average 7	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Beagle vs Border Collie vs Whippet 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 1888 as a Hound 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 Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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

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