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Name	Blue Picardy Spaniel	Berger Picard	Rough Collie
Origins	France	France	Scotland
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Group	Gun Dog	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bleu Picard Épagneul Bleu de Picardie	Picardy Sheepdog Picardy Shepherd Berger de Picardie	English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Blue Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Rough Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Blue Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Rough Collie?	Large Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Blue Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Berger Picard? Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie weight comparison:	43-45 pounds (19-20 kg)	51–71 lb (23–32 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	44 pounds (19.5 kg)	61 lb (27.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Blue Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Rough Collie? Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie height comparison:	22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (56–61 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Blue Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Rough Collie? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$2000-$2500	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Blue Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Rough Collie?	Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Berger Picard is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie trainability comparison.	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Berger Picard dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Blue Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Rough Collie?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Berger Picard dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Blue Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Rough Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Berger Picard dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Blue Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Rough Collie? Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Protective Gentle Adaptable Calm	Stubborn Energetic Intelligent Lively Assertive Mellow	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Berger Picard dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Rough 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 Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie?	High: Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Berger Picard dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie social needs comparison:	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Berger Picard dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Rough 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 Picardy Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Berger Picard dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	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.	Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie playfulness comparison:	The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Berger Picard is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Rough Collie is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie?	Low to Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Berger Picard barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Rough 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 Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Rough Collie?	It is not recommended to keep the Blue Picardy Spaniel breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Berger Picard 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 Rough Collie indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie?	Blue Picardy Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Berger Picards tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie health problems comparison:	Ear Infections	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Eye Infections	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Blue Picardy Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Berger Picard should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Blue Picardy Spaniel, Berger Picard and Rough Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Blue Picardy Spaniel: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Berger Picard: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough 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.	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 Rough Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Blue Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Rough Collie? Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie energy level comparison:	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Berger Picard dogs are high-energy dogs.	Rough Collie 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 Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Blue Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Rough Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Berger Picard dogs need a lot of exercises.	Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Blue Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Rough Collie?	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Berger Picard dogs don't need too much sleep.	Rough Collie 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

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Blue Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Rough Collie?	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Berger Picard has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie coat comparison:	Feathered	Wiry Waterproof Double	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry
Colors What are the original Blue Picardy Spaniel, Berger Picard and Rough Collie color?	Black Gray Speckled	Gray Fawn Brindle	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Blue Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Rough Collie? Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie grooming comparison:	Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Berger Picard requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Blue Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Rough Collie? Blue Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or {name3 shedding:	Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Berger Picard dogs shed moderately. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Blue Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Rough Collie?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough 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 Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie?	Medium ⏺ The Blue Picardy Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Berger Picard has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Berger Picard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie Good With Comparison

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

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough 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 Picardy Spaniel or Berger Picard or Rough 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.
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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.	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.	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: Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie?	Not really Blue Picardy Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Berger Picard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rough 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 Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough 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 Picardy Spaniel and Berger Picard and Rough Collie have?	5-8 puppies	2-10 puppies, average 6	4-8 puppies
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Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Berger Picard vs Rough Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs 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?	Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Continental Kennel Club United Kennel Club	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 Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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