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Name	Berger Picard	Border Collie	Catalan Sheepdog
Origins	France	England Scotland Wales	Spain
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Picardy Sheepdog Picardy Shepherd Berger de Picardie	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Catalan sheepdog Catalan shepherd Atura Català
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog? Which is the smallest dog, Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Berger Picard or Border Collie or Border Collie? Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog weight comparison:	51–71 lb (23–32 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 44-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 37-46 pounds (17-21 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	61 lb (27.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 49.5 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog? Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (56–61 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 19–22 inches (47–55 cm), Female: 18–21 inches (45–53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 19–22 inches (47–55 cm), Female: 18–21 inches (45–53 cm)

Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog? Which is more expensive?	$2000-$2500	$600-$800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog?	Frequent: The Berger Picard is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Average: The Catalan Sheepdog is a commonly available dog breed.

Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. 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 Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog trainability comparison.	Berger Picard dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Catalan Sheepdog dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog?	Berger Picard dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Catalan Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Berger Picard dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Catalan Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog? Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog behavior/temperament comparison:	Stubborn Energetic Intelligent Lively Assertive Mellow	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Agile Protective Intelligent Loyal Trainable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Berger Picard dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Catalan Sheepdog dogs 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 Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog?	Average to High: Berger Picard dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Catalan Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog social needs comparison:	Berger Picard dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Catalan Sheepdog dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Berger Picard dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Catalan Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Berger Picard 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.	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. See more.	Catalan Sheepdog 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

Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog playfulness comparison:	The Berger Picard is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	Catalan Sheepdogs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog?	Average: The Berger Picard barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Catalan Sheepdog rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog?	It is not recommended to keep the Berger Picard breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie 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 Catalan Sheepdog indoors.
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Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Berger Picard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Catalan Sheepdog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Catalan Sheepdog 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.

Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Berger Picard bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Catalan Sheepdog 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 Berger Picard has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Catalan Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog mouthiness comparison:	Berger Picard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Catalan Sheepdog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog?	Berger Picards 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.	Catalan Sheepdogs 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: Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Eye Infections	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Dental Problems Glaucoma
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Berger Picard 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.	Frequent The Catalan Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog lifespan comparison. How long do Berger Picard, Border Collie and Catalan Sheepdog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Berger Picard: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Catalan Sheepdog: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Berger Picard 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.

Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog? Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog energy level comparison:	Berger Picard dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Catalan Sheepdog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Berger Picard dogs need a lot of exercises.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Catalan Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog?	Berger Picard dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Catalan Sheepdog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog?	4 to 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.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Berger Picard has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Catalan Sheepdog has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog coat comparison:	Wiry Waterproof Double	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Rough Wavy Thick Shaggy
Colors What are the original Berger Picard, Border Collie and Catalan Sheepdog color?	Gray Fawn Brindle	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	Black Gray Red Brown Fawn Sable
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog? Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog grooming comparison:	Average: The Berger Picard requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Catalan Sheepdog requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog? Berger Picard or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Berger Picard dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Catalan Sheepdog 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: Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog 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, Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog?	Medium ⏺ The Berger Picard has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Catalan Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Berger Picard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Catalan Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog Good With Comparison

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

Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog 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.	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: Berger Picard or Border Collie or Catalan Sheepdog? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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.
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.	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: Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog?	Not really Berger Picard 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.	Not really Catalan Sheepdog 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.

Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog 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 Picard and Border Collie and Catalan Sheepdog have?	2-10 puppies, average 6	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Berger Picard vs Border Collie vs Catalan Sheepdog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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. Continental Kennel Club 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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.

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