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Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: St. Hubert Hound or Catahoula Cur or Sheepdog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Bloodhound Catahoula Leopard Dog Border Collie
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
St. Hubert Hound
Saint Hubert Hound
Chien de Saint-Hubert
Flemish Hound
Catahoula Cur
Catahoula Hound
Catahoula Hog Dog
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie?
Large Large
Medium
Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Catahoula Leopard Dog? Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie weight comparison:
Male: 90-110 pounds (41-50 kg), Female: 80-100 pounds (36-45 kg) 55-80 pounds (16-37 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: 100 pounds (45.5 kg), Female: 90 pounds (40.5 kg) 67.5 pounds (26.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie? Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie height comparison:
Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (58-63 cm) Male: 22-26 inches (56-58 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 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 (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (60.5 cm) Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1200 $300-$500 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie?
Very frequent: The Bloodhound is quite easy to get.
Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie intelligence:
Smart: The Bloodhound dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie trainability comparison.
Bloodhound dogs are easy to train.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie?
Bloodhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Bloodhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie? Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:
Stubborn
Independent
Affectionate
Gentle
Outright
Tempered
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
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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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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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: Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie?
High: Bloodhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Catahoula Leopard Dog 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
Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie social needs comparison:
Bloodhound dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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?
Bloodhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog 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?
Bloodhound 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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Their prey drive is low.
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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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Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:
The Bloodhound is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Catahoula Leopard Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie?
A lot: Bloodhound is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bloodhound breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Catahoula Leopard Dog breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.

Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Bloodhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie?
Bloodhound dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.

Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bloodhound bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Catahoula Leopard Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Bloodhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Catahoula Leopard Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison:
Bloodhound dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, 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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Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie?
Very healthy dog breed.
The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Epilepsy
Entropion
Ectropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Ectopic Cilia
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Bloodhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Catahoula Leopard Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Bloodhound, Catahoula Leopard Dog and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Bloodhound: 11 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Catahoula Leopard Dog: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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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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Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie? Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie energy level comparison:
Bloodhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Bloodhound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie?
Bloodhound dogs don't need too much sleep.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.

Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie?
Recommended daily amount: 4 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Bloodhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie coat comparison:
Rough Smooth Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Colors
What are the original Bloodhound, Catahoula Leopard Dog and Border Collie color?
Black
Tan
Red
Liver
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
Blue
Silver
Brown
Brindle
Tricolor
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
Which dog is easy to maintain, Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie? Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Bloodhound doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Catahoula Leopard Dog requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie? Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or {name3 shedding:
Bloodhound dogs shed moderately.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are low shedders.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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Hypoallergenic
Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie?

High 🔼

The Bloodhound has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Catahoula Leopard Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Bloodhound is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Bloodhound dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?
Bloodhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie?
Bloodhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie?
Bloodhound dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie?
Bloodhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie?
Yes
Bloodhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Catahoula Leopard Dog 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
Bloodhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Catahoula Leopard Dog 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?
Bloodhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Catahoula Leopard Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Bloodhound or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Border Collie? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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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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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

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.

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?

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie?

Not really

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

Catahoula Leopard Dog 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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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.
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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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Not really

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

Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie 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.
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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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Litter Size
How many puppies can Bloodhound and Catahoula Leopard Dog and Border Collie have?
8-10 puppies 8-12 puppies 4-8 puppies

Bloodhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section. Not recognized by FCI. 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
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
United Kennel Club
Animal Research Foundation
American Rare Breed Association
Foundation Stock Service
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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