Bearded Collie vs English White Terrier vs Bull Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Bearded Collie | English White Terrier | Bull Terrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Scotland | United Kingdom | England |
| Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Extinct | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 125 | 538 | 60 |
| Reviews | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Highland Collie, Mountain Collie, Argle Bargle, Hairy Mou39;ed Collie, Beardie | Old English White Terrier, White English Terrier, Old English Terrier, British White Terrier | English Bull Terrier, Bully, Gladiator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Cross Breed | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1976 as a Herding breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section. |
| Breed Recognition | No set | No set | 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 |
| Price | $1200-$1400 | Unavailable | $1200-$1500 |
General Appearance - Bearded Collie vs English White Terrier vs Bull Terrier
| Size | Large Medium | Small Medium | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg) | 8-35 pounds (4-16 kg) | Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 50 pounds (22.5 kg) | 21.5 pound (10 kg) | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) |
| Height | 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) | 10-15 inches (25-38 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 21 inches (53.5 cm) | 12.5 inches (31.5 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Bearded Collie vs English White Terrier vs Bull Terrier
| Coat | Feathered | Harsh Waterproof | Dense Smooth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Brown Blue Fawn Black | White | Brown White Brindle Tricolor Black |
| Grooming | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Advanced: The English White Terrier requires a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Bearded Collies shed above average. | English White Terriers shed none to minimal. | Bull Terriers shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Bearded Collie vs English White Terrier vs Bull Terrier
| Temperament | Active Lively Alert Intelligent Assertive Confident | Affectionate Nervous Quick Lazy Couch Potato Companionable | Active Protective Trainable Keen Sweet Tempered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Smart: Bearded Collie's has great intelligence. | Low: The English White Terrier if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. | Smart: Bull Terrier's has great intelligence. |
| Trainability | Bearded Collies are easy to train. | English White Terriers are hard to train. | Bull Terriers are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Bearded Collie is a highly playful breed. | English White Terriers don't really like playing. | The Bull Terrier is a highly playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | English White Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Bull Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | Bearded Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | English White Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Bull Terriers are highly affectionate dogs. |
| Social Needs | Bearded Collies are a social breed. | English White Terriers need a lot of social interaction. | Bull Terriers need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Average to high: The Bearded Collie is a vocal breed. | Low: The English White Terrier barks none to minimal. | Low to Average: The Bull Terrier rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Bearded Collies are good watchdogs. | English White Terriers are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. | Bull Terriers are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Bearded Collies are extremely protective guard dogs. | English White Terriers can't provide protection for their territory. | Bull Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Bearded Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The English White Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Bull Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Bearded Collies have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | English White Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Bull Terriers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Bearded Collies have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | English White Terriers are not the biggest explorers. | Bull Terriers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
| Prey Drive | Bearded Collies 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. | English White Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Bull Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
| Apartment Friendly | Bearded Collies are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | English White Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Bull Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Bearded Collies adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | English White Terriers adapt badly to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Bull Terriers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Bearded Collies 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. | English White Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Bull Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| Fighting 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. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Good With - Bearded Collie vs English White Terrier vs Bull Terrier
| Stranger Friendly | Bearded Collies are stranger friendly dogs. | English White Terriers are stranger friendly dogs. | Bull Terriers are stranger friendly dogs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Friendly | Bearded Collies are kid-friendly dogs. | English White Terriers are average friendly dogs towards children. | Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Bearded Collies are cat-friendly dogs. | English White Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs. | Bull Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Bearded Collies are dog-friendly dogs. | English White Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Bull Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Bearded Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No English White Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Bearded Collies are usually recommended for elderly people. | English White Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people. | Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Bearded Collies are usually friendly towards other pets. | English White Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Bull Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Bearded Collies are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No English White Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Bull Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Bearded Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really English White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Bearded Collie vs English White Terrier vs Bull Terrier
| Health Issues | The Bearded Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | English White Terriers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues. | Very healthy dog breed. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Problems | Addison's Disease Allergies Arthritis Cancer Eye Diseases Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism | No set | Deafness Heart Murmurs Hereditary Nephritis Lens Luxation Spinning |
| Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 6-10 years | 10-12 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Bearded Collies have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | English White Terriers are low energy dogs. | Bull Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Bearded Collies have an average exercise need. | English White Terriers exercise need is very minimal. | Bull Terriers need quite a lot of exercise. |
| Sleeping Need | Bearded Collies are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | English White Terriers need a lot of sleep. | Bull Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Average to High. | High: The Bull Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
| Weather & Climate |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bearded Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The English White Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers warm weather |
| Stinkiness |
Low The Bearded Collie has a low chance of bad smell. |
Low The English White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Bearded Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The English White Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Bull Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Bearded Collie vs English White Terrier vs Bull Terrier
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 4-12 puppies | 3-5 puppies | 1-9 puppies, average 5 |
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