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Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Berner or Bordernese or Sheepdog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Bernese Mountain Dog Bordernese Border Collie
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie breeds.
Berner
Bernese Cattle Dog
Berner Sennenhund
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Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Cross Breed Purebred

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which breed is the largest?
Large Large Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg) Male: 40-90 pounds (18-40 kg), Female: 35-85 pounds (16-38 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg) Male: 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Bernese Mountain Dog or Bordernese or Border Collie? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie height comparison:
Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm) Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm) Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$1000 $800-$1000 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Bernese Mountain Dog or Bordernese or Border Collie?
Very frequent: The Bernese Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Bordernese is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which breed ranks highest?
Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Bordernese is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which is easiest to train?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Bordernese dogs are easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which breed is most alert?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Bordernese dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which breed is most protective?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Bordernese dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie? Compare temperaments.
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Faithful
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Tenacious
Faithful
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Bordernese dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie?
Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: Bordernese dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie social needs comparison:
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Bordernese dogs are a social breed.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Bordernese dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Bordernese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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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.
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Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally.
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Average: The Bordernese barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Bordernese is a playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the Bernese Mountain Dog breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Bordernese breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which breed is most flexible?
Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Bordernese dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Bernese Mountain Dog or Bordernese or Border Collie?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Bordernese 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.
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Bernese Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Bordernese has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which uses mouth most during play?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bordernese dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bernese Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bordernese bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which breed lives longest?
7-11 years
The average lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog: 9 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Bordernese: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers cold weather
The Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Bordernese can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which has fewer health issues?
Very healthy dog breed.
Borderneses are commonly healthy dogs.
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Bernese Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Bordernese should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Elbow Dysplasia
Panosteitis
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Panosteitis
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which breed is most active?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Bordernese dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bernese Mountain Dog or Bordernese or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Bordernese dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Bernese Mountain Dog or Bordernese or Border Collie?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Bordernese dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bernese Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bordernese's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which needs most food?
6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 6 to 8 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.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. What colors are available?
Black
White
Black
Tan
Red
White
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
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
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Bordernese requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which drools least?
The Bernese Mountain Dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Bordernese is an average drooler.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Bordernese has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Bernese Mountain Dog or Bordernese or Border Collie? Bernese Mountain Dog or Bordernese or {name3 shedding:
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs shed above average.
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Bordernese dogs shed above average.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which is best with kids?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Bordernese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Bordernese dogs are generally with other pets.
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Bernese Mountain Dog or Bordernese or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Bordernese dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Bernese Mountain Dog or Bordernese or Border Collie?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Bordernese dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Bernese Mountain Dog or Bordernese or Border Collie?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Bordernese dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie?
Yes
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Bordernese 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.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Bernese Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Bordernese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Borderneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for service work?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Bordernese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which is best for draft work?

Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which has most military use?

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.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which has most puppies?
1-14 puppies, average 8 4-8 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Bernese Mountain Dog vs Bordernese vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Bernese Mountain Dog, Bordernese, and Border Collie. Which has most recognition?
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
Canadian Canine Registry
No data available 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

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