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Name	Beagle	Labrador Retriever	Border Collie
Origins	England	England Canada	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	6	1	38
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Other Names What other names do they have?	English Beagle	Lab Labrador	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?	Small	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie weight comparison:	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 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: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie height comparison:	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 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: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?	$500-$800	$1000-$2000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie trainability comparison.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever 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: Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	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: Labrador Retriever 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: Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie?	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. 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 Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Labrador Retriever 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?	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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?	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. 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

Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie?	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. 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 Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie 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.	Labrador Retriever 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Labrador Retriever 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.

Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie?	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie 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	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy	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 Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Beagle, Labrador Retriever and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 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: Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.

Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 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? Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Colors What are the original Beagle, Labrador Retriever and Border Collie color?	Black Tan Red White Tricolor	Black Yellow Chocolate	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, Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. 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 Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Beagle or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. 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: Beagle or Labrador Retriever 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 Beagle vs Labrador Retriever 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, Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie?	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high 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 Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very 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 Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retriever dogs are 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 Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very 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: Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie?	Yes Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie 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 Labrador Retriever 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?	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Beagle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Beagle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie?	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes 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.

Beagle vs Labrador Retriever 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 Beagle and Labrador Retriever and Border Collie have?	2-14 puppies, average 7	5-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Beagle vs Labrador Retriever 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 1917 as a Sporting 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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 Canadian Canine Registry	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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