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Name	Bluetick Coonhound	Border Collie	Rottweiler
Origins	United States	England Scotland Wales	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bluetick Hound	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Rott Rottie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bluetick Coonhound or Border Collie or Rottweiler? Which is the smallest dog, Bluetick Coonhound or Border Collie or Rottweiler?	Large	Large	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Bluetick Coonhound or Border Collie or Border Collie? Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler weight comparison:	45-80 pounds (20-36 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	62.5 pounds (28 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bluetick Coonhound or Border Collie or Rottweiler? Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler height comparison:	20-27 inches (51-69 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23.5 inches (60 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)

Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Bluetick Coonhound or Border Collie or Rottweiler? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$600-$800	$1200-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Bluetick Coonhound or Border Collie or Rottweiler?	Frequent: The Bluetick Coonhound is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler trainability comparison.	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Bluetick Coonhound or Border Collie or Rottweiler?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Bluetick Coonhound or Border Collie or Rottweiler? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bluetick Coonhound or Border Collie or Rottweiler? Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Friendly Gentle	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Bluetick Coonhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler?	High: Bluetick Coonhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler social needs comparison:	Bluetick Coonhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Bluetick Coonhound 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.	Rottweiler 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

Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler playfulness comparison:	Average: Bluetick Coonhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler?	A lot: Bluetick Coonhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Bluetick Coonhound or Border Collie or Rottweiler?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bluetick Coonhound breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Rottweiler indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler?	Bluetick Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rottweiler 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: Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Bloat Krabbe's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Bluetick Coonhound 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.	Average The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler lifespan comparison. How long do Bluetick Coonhound, Border Collie and Rottweiler breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Bluetick Coonhound: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler?	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Bluetick Coonhound or Border Collie or Rottweiler?	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 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? Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Bluetick Coonhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler coat comparison:	Fine	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Dense
Colors What are the original Bluetick Coonhound, Border Collie and Rottweiler color?	Black Tan Blue Ticked	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Black Tan Rust Mahogany
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Bluetick Coonhound or Border Collie or Rottweiler? Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Bluetick Coonhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Bluetick Coonhound or Border Collie or Rottweiler? Bluetick Coonhound or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Bluetick Coonhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Rottweiler 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: Bluetick Coonhound or Border Collie or Rottweiler?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler 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, Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler?	Medium ⏺ The Bluetick Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Bluetick Coonhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Good With Comparison

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

Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Bluetick Coonhound or Border Collie or Rottweiler? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	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?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler?	Not really Bluetick Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rottweiler 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.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler 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 Bluetick Coonhound and Border Collie and Rottweiler have?	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	8-12 puppies
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Bluetick Coonhound vs Border Collie vs Rottweiler Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club

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