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Name	Blue Heeler	Australian Kelpie	Border Collie
Origins	Australia	Australia	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Australian Cattle Dog Cattle Dog Queensland Heeler Red Heeler	Australischer Kelpie Barb Kelpie Australian Sheepdog	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Australian Kelpie? Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie weight comparison:	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	25-45 pounds (11-20 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?	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	35 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie height comparison:	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	17-20 inches (43-51 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: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?	$400-$800	$500-$700	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie intelligence:	Smart: The Blue Heeler dogs have great intelligence. See more.	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.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie trainability comparison.	Blue Heeler dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie?	Blue Heeler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Blue Heeler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Protective Alert Intelligent Hard working Resourceful	Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Robust Eager	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. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie?	Slightly Below Average: Blue Heeler dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Blue Heeler dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Blue Heeler is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Blue Heeler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:	The Blue Heeler is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie?	Low to Average: The Blue Heeler rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie 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 Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Blue Heeler breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Blue Heeler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Australian Kelpie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie?	Blue Heeler dogs handle alone time quite well.	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.

Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Blue Heeler bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Kelpie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie 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 Blue Heeler has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Kelpie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison:	Blue Heeler dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie?	Blue Heelers are commonly healthy dogs.	Australian Kelpies 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Osteoarthritis Cerebellar Abiotrophy Collie Eye Anomaly	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 Blue Heeler should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Australian Kelpie 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Blue Heeler, Australian Kelpie and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Blue Heeler: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie 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. 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.	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.

Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie energy level comparison:	Blue Heeler dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Blue Heeler dogs need a lot of exercises.	Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie?	Blue Heeler dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Blue Heeler's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie coat comparison:	Dense	Double	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Colors What are the original Blue Heeler, Australian Kelpie and Border Collie color?	Blue Red speckled Blue speckled Blue Mottled Red Mottled	Black Tan Red Blue Brown Fawn Chocolate	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, Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Blue Heeler requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or {name3 shedding:	Blue Heeler dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie 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: Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie 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, Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie?	Medium ⏺ The Blue Heeler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Kelpie 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 Blue Heeler is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Kelpie 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.

Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Blue Heeler dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie?	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie?	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie?	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie 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: Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie?	Yes Blue Heeler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Kelpie 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 Blue Heeler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Kelpie 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?	Blue Heelers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Blue Heeler or Australian Kelpie or Border Collie? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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.	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: Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie?	Not really Blue Heeler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Kelpie 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.
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.

Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie 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. 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 Blue Heeler and Australian Kelpie and Border Collie have?	1-7 puppies	4-7 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Blue Heeler vs Australian Kelpie vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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?	Not recognized by 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.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club 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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