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Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: English Beagle or Perro De Agua Español or Sheepdog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Beagle Spanish Water Dog Border Collie
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie breeds.
English Beagle Perro De Agua Español Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is the largest?
Small Medium Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg) Male: 40-49 pounds (18-22 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 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: 44.5 pounds (20 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Beagle or Spanish Water Dog or Border Collie? Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie height comparison:
Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) Male: 17-20 inches (44-50 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 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: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Find price differences between these breeds.
$500-$800 $1000-$1200 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Beagle or Spanish Water Dog or Border Collie?
Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Spanish Water Dog is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed ranks highest?
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which is easiest to train?
Beagle dogs are easy to train.
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Spanish Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most alert?
Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Spanish Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most protective?
Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Spanish Water Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie? Compare temperaments.
Loving
Independent
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Affectionate
Loyal
Trainable
Athletic
Diligent
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.
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Sensitive: Spanish Water Dog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie?
High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Spanish Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie social needs comparison:
Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Spanish Water Dog dogs are a social breed.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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.
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The wanderlust potential of the Spanish Water Dog is strong enough to escape from home.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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.
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Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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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.
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Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most vocal?
A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed.
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Average: The Spanish Water Dog barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most playful?
The Beagle is a highly playful breed.
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The Spanish Water Dog is a playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Spanish Water Dog breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.

Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most flexible?
Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Spanish Water Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Beagle or Spanish Water Dog 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.
Spanish Water Dog dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Spanish Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which uses mouth most during play?
Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Beagle bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Spanish Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Spanish Water Dog: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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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.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which has fewer health issues?
The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Spanish Water Dog 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.
Vet Care Frequency
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 Spanish Water Dog 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.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog 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
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Cherry Eye
Distichiasis
Addison's Disease
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most active?
Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Beagle or Spanish Water Dog or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Spanish Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Beagle or Spanish Water Dog or Border Collie?
Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Spanish Water Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.

Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which is most prone to obesity?
High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Spanish Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which needs most food?
0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2.5 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.

Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Red
White
Tricolor
Black
White
Chestnut
Black & White
Brown & White
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 Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Spanish Water Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which drools least?
The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Spanish Water Dog is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which has least natural smell?

High 🔼

The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Spanish Water Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense Curly
Waterproof
Woolly
No Undercoat
Grow into dreadlocks
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Beagle or Spanish Water Dog or Border Collie? Beagle or Spanish Water Dog or {name3 shedding:
Beagle dogs shed moderately.
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Spanish Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which is best with kids?
Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Spanish Water Dog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Beagle or Spanish Water Dog or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?
Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Beagle or Spanish Water Dog or Border Collie?
Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Beagle or Spanish Water Dog or Border Collie?
Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Spanish Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards other 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 Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie?
Yes
Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Spanish Water Dog 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
Spanish Water Dog 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.
Spanish Water Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people.
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for service work?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which excels in therapy work?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for water work?

Yes

Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Spanish Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which has most military use?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which has most puppies?
2-14 puppies, average 7 4-6 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Beagle vs Spanish Water Dog vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. How are they classified internationally?
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 Water Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Beagle, Spanish Water Dog, and Border Collie. Which has most recognition?
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
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
National 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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