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Name	Bearded Collie	Spanish Water Dog	Pumi
Origins	Scotland	Spain	Hungary
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	125	148	162
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Argle Bargle Beardie Mountain Collie Highland Collie	Perro De Agua Español	Hungarian Herding Terrier Hungarian Pumi
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or Pumi? Which is the smallest dog, Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or Pumi?	Large Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or Spanish Water Dog? Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi weight comparison:	40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)	Male: 40-49 pounds (18-22 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 22–33 pounds (10-15 kg), Female: 18–29 pounds (8-13 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	Male: 44.5 pounds (20 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 22–33 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 18–29 pounds (10.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or Pumi? Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi height comparison:	20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 17-20 inches (44-50 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)	Male: 16-19 inches (41-47 cm), Female : 14-17 inches (38-44 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 17.5 inches (44 cm), Female : 15.5 inches (41 cm)

Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or Pumi? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1400	$1000-$1200	$500-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or Pumi?	Frequent: The Bearded Collie is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Spanish Water Dog is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Pumi is easier than average to get.

Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi intelligence:	Smart: The Bearded Collie dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. 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 Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi trainability comparison.	Bearded Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Pumi dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or Pumi?	Bearded Collie dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Pumi dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or Pumi? 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.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Pumi dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or Pumi? Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Intelligent Confident Lively Assertive	Affectionate Loyal Trainable Athletic Diligent	Active Protective Alert Sensitive Intelligent Lively Restless Reserved Vocal Extremely Bold Suspicious Towards Strangers Noisy
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: Spanish Water Dog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Pumi dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi?	High: Bearded Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Spanish Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Pumi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi social needs comparison:	Bearded Collie dogs are a social breed. See more.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Pumi dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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.	The wanderlust potential of the Spanish Water Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Pumi dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Pumi 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

Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi playfulness comparison:	The Bearded Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Spanish Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.	The Pumi is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi?	Average to High: The Bearded Collie is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Spanish Water Dog barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Pumi is a particularly loud breed. 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 Spanish Water Dog or Pumi?	It is not recommended to keep the Bearded Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Spanish Water Dog breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Pumi indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi 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.	Spanish Water Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Pumi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or Pumi?	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.	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.	Pumi dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or Pumi?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bearded Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Spanish Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Pumi 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 Bearded Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Spanish Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Pumi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi mouthiness comparison:	Bearded Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Pumi dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi?	The Bearded Collie 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.	Pumis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Arthritis Addison's Disease Eye Diseases	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Cherry Eye Distichiasis Addison's Disease Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Neuroaxonal Dystrophy	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Elbow Dysplasia Degenerative Myelopathy Primary Lens Luxation
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.	Average The Spanish Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Pumi should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi lifespan comparison. How long do Bearded Collie, Spanish Water Dog and Pumi breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Bearded Collie: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Spanish Water Dog: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Pumi: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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 Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or Pumi?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 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 Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi 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 Spanish Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Pumi has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi coat comparison:	Feathered	Curly Waterproof Woolly No Undercoat Grow into dreadlocks	Wiry Dense Curly Wavy
Colors What are the original Bearded Collie, Spanish Water Dog and Pumi color?	Black Blue Brown Fawn	Black White Chestnut Black & White Brown & White	Black White Grey in various shades (normally, the colour at birth is black, turning grey with time) Fawn. Primary colours: red, yellow, cream (a trace of black or grey and a distinct mask are desirable).
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or Pumi? Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Spanish Water Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Pumi requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or Pumi? Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or {name3 shedding:	Bearded Collie dogs shed above average. See more.	Spanish Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Pumi 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: Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or Pumi?	6-8 weeks 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.	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 Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi?	Low 🔽 The Bearded Collie has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Spanish Water Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Pumi has an average 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 Spanish Water Dog is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Pumi is an average drooler. See more.

Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Bearded Collie dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Spanish Water Dog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Pumi dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or Pumi? Which dog is more friendly?	Bearded Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Pumi 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 Spanish Water Dog or Pumi?	Bearded Collie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Pumi dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Bearded Collie or Spanish Water Dog or Pumi?	Bearded Collie dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Pumi 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 Spanish Water Dog or Pumi?	Bearded Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Pumi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi?	Yes Bearded Collie 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 Pumi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Bearded Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Spanish Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pumi 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.	Spanish Water Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Pumis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi 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 Spanish Water Dog or Pumi? 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 Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi?	Not really Bearded Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Spanish Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pumi 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.

Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi 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 Spanish Water Dog and Pumi have?	4-12 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Bearded Collie vs Spanish Water Dog vs Pumi 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 2015 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2016 as a Herding 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 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.
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 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 America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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