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Name	Bearded Collie	Irish Wolfhound	Kuvasz
Origins	Scotland	Ireland	Hungary
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	125	73	157
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Argle Bargle Beardie Mountain Collie Highland Collie	Cu Faoil	Hungarian Kuvasz
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz? Which is the smallest dog, Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz?	Large Medium	Giant	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Irish Wolfhound? Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz weight comparison:	40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)	Male: 106-137 pounds (48-62 kg), Female: 82-110 pounds (37-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	120 pounds (54.5 kg)	Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz? Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz height comparison:	20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	28-35 inches (71-90 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	21 inches (53.5 cm)	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1400	$1800-$2000	$500-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz?	Frequent: The Bearded Collie is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Kuvasz is easier than average to get.

Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz intelligence:	Smart: The Bearded Collie dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. 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 Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz trainability comparison.	Bearded Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz?	Bearded Collie dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Kuvasz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Bearded Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Kuvasz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz? Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Intelligent Confident Lively Assertive	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful	Independent Clownish Protective Intelligent Patient Loyal Fearless Faithful Brave Dependable Self-Confident
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Kuvasz 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: Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz?	High: Bearded Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Kuvasz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz social needs comparison:	Bearded Collie dogs are a social breed. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Kuvasz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Bearded Collie dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Kuvasz dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Bearded 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.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz playfulness comparison:	The Bearded Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Kuvaszs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz?	Average to High: The Bearded Collie is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Kuvasz barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz?	It is not recommended to keep the Bearded Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Kuvasz breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bearded Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Irish Wolfhound bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Kuvasz bite force: The Strongest.
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 Bearded Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Wolfhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz mouthiness comparison:	Bearded Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Kuvasz dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz?	The Bearded Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	Kuvaszs are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Arthritis Addison's Disease Eye Diseases	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy Liver Shunt	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Eye Diseases Thyroid Disorder Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Osteochondrosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Bearded Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Irish Wolfhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Kuvasz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz lifespan comparison. How long do Bearded Collie, Irish Wolfhound and Kuvasz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Bearded Collie: 13 years	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Kuvasz: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz?	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. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Wolfhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.

Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz? Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz energy level comparison:	Bearded Collie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Kuvasz dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Bearded Collie dogs have an average exercise need.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Kuvasz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz?	Bearded Collie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Kuvasz dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	8 to 10 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? Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bearded Collie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Kuvasz's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz coat comparison:	Feathered	Wiry Rough	Dense Wavy Double Coarser Topcoat Moderately Harsh Slightly Stiff Finer Downy Undercoat
Colors What are the original Bearded Collie, Irish Wolfhound and Kuvasz color?	Black Blue Brown Fawn	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten	White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz? Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz? Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or {name3 shedding:	Bearded Collie dogs shed above average. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Kuvasz dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very 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 Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz 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, Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz?	Low 🔽 The Bearded Collie has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Bearded Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Kuvasz is an average drooler. See more.

Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz Good With Comparison

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

Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used 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: Bearded Collie or Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a 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: Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz?	Not really Bearded Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Wolfhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Kuvasz 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.	Yes 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.

Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz 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 Bearded Collie and Irish Wolfhound and Kuvasz have?	4-12 puppies	3-4 puppies	8-12 puppies
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Bearded Collie vs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1976 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 Rough-haired Sighthounds 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?	No data available	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 Irish Wolfhound Club Of America	No data available

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