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Name	Berger Blanc Suisse	Border Collie	Golden Retriever
Origins	Switzerland	England Scotland Wales	Scotland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	391	38	3
Reviews	2	11	13
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pastore Svizzero Bianco Weisser Schweizer Schäferhund White Swiss Shepherd Dog	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive?	$2500-$3000	$600-$800	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Border Collie? Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:	Male: 66–88 lbs (30–40 kg), Female: 55–77 lbs (25–35 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 77 lbs (35 kg), Female: 66 lbs (30 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inch (63 cm), Female: 23 inch (58 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:	Dense Straight	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original Berger Blanc Suisse, Border Collie and Golden Retriever color?	White	Black & White Tricolor Tan Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Black Brindle Gold Lilac Red Sable Sable Merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red White & Red Merle White Ticked Seal Slate White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Golden Light
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:	Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Berger Blanc Suisses are heavy shedders. See more.	Border Collies shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retrievers shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Easygoing Gentle Patient Strong Active Intelligent	Intelligent Alert Tenacious Protective Energetic Responsive Loyal	Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever intelligence:	Smart: Berger Blanc Suisse's has great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison.	Berger Blanc Suisses are easy to train. See more.	Border Collies are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retrievers are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever playfulness comparison:	The Berger Blanc Suisse is a playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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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: Border Collies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?	High: Berger Blanc Suisses are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	Berger Blanc Suisses need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Border Collies need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?	Average to High: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Berger Blanc Suisses are good watchdogs. See more.	Border Collies are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Berger Blanc Suisses strongly protect their territory. See more.	Border Collies are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Golden Retrievers are average defenders. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Berger Blanc Suisse has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Berger Blanc Suisse bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Berger Blanc Suisses have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collies have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Berger Blanc Suisses have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Border Collies have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Border 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. See more.	Golden Retrievers 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Berger Blanc Suisse breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Berger Blanc Suisses adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Border Collies adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Berger Blanc Suisses tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Border Collies tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Golden Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Berger Blanc Suisses are stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collies are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retrievers are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Berger Blanc Suisses are usually friendly towards other pets.	Border Collies are generally with other pets.	Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Berger Blanc Suisses are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Berger Blanc Suisses are cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collies are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Berger Blanc Suisses are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Border Collies are average friendly towards other dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?	Yes Berger Blanc Suisses are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collies are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Berger Blanc Suisse is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Berger Blanc Suisses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Health Comparison

Health Issues Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?	Berger Blanc Suisses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	Allergies Bloat Joint Dysplasia	Allergies Collie Eye Anomaly Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Berger Blanc Suisse should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Berger Blanc Suisse, Border Collie and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-13 years The average lifespan of Berger Blanc Suisse: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
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Hypoallergenic Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever energy level comparison:	Berger Blanc Suisses are high-energy dogs.	Border Collies are high-energy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Berger Blanc Suisses need a lot of exercises.	Border Collies need a lot of exercises.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Berger Blanc Suisses are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Border Collies don't need too much sleep.	Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	3 to 4 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? Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Berger Blanc Suisse 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 Border 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.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Berger Blanc Suisse is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever 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.	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: Berger Blanc Suisse or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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?	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?	Not really Berger Blanc Suisse breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes 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.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever 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 Berger Blanc Suisse and Border Collie and Golden Retriever have?	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Berger Blanc Suisse vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. National Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	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	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

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