Border Collie Pit vs Chestie Comparison – Which dog is better Border Collie Pit or Chestie?

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Name	Border Collie Pit	Chestie
Origins	England United States Scotland Wales	Scotland Mexico
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Border Collie Pit and Chestie. What other names are these breeds known by?	No data available	No data available
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Border Collie Pit and a Chestie. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Cross Breed	Cross Breed

Border Collie Pit vs Chestie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large Medium	Small
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Border Collie Pit and a Chestie. Which breed is heavier?	22-78 pounds (10-35 kg)	Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie Pit or Chestie? Is a Border Collie Pit taller than a Chestie?	14-24 inches (35-60 cm)	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	19 inches (47.5 cm)	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Border Collie Pit vs Chestie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Border Collie Pit and a Chestie. Which breed costs more?	$600-$800	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie Pit or Chestie?	Frequent: The Border Collie Pit is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Chestie is quite easy to get.

Border Collie Pit vs Chestie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Border Collie Pit 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.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare training requirements.	Border Collie Pit dogs are easy to train. See more.	Chestie dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare alertness levels.	Border Collie Pit dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Chestie dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare territorial behaviors.	Border Collie Pit dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Chestie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Border Collie Pit vs Chestie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Border Collie Pit and a Chestie. How do their temperaments differ?	Stubborn Clownish Energetic Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Obedient Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive Tenacious	Independent Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Quick Devoted Lively
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Border Collie Pit vs Chestie?	Sensitive: Border Collie Pit dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Chestie 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: Border Collie Pit vs Chestie?	High: Border Collie Pit dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Chestie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Border Collie Pit vs Chestie social needs comparison:	Border Collie Pit dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Chestie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Border Collie Pit vs Chestie?	The wanderlust potential of the Border Collie Pit is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Chestie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Border Collie Pit vs Chestie? Which can be better for hunting?	Border Collie Pit 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.	Chestie 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

Border Collie Pit vs Chestie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Border Collie Pit barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Chestie is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare play drive and energy.	The Border Collie Pit is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Chestie is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie Pit breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Chestie breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Border Collie Pit vs Chestie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare adaptability levels.	Border Collie Pit dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Chestie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie Pit or Chestie?	Border Collie Pit dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Chestie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Border Collie Pit vs Chestie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie Pit has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Chestie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Border Collie Pit dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Chestie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie Pit bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chestie bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Border Collie Pit vs Chestie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie Pit: 13 years	14-18 years The average lifespan of Chestie: 16 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Chestie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Border Collie Pit and a Chestie. Which breed is healthier?	The Border Collie Pit is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Border Collie Pit vs Chestie?	Average The Border Collie Pit should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Chestie should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie Pit vs Chestie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie Pit vs Chestie health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Demodectic Mange Skin Allergies Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Legg-perthes Disease Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Craniomandibular Osteopathy Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Shivering White Dog Shaker Syndrome Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Atopic Dermatitis Hyperplastic Dermatosis Pulmonary Fibrosis

Border Collie Pit vs Chestie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare activity levels.	Border Collie Pit dogs are high-energy dogs.	Chestie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Border Collie Pit vs Chestie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie Pit or Chestie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Border Collie Pit dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Chestie dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie Pit or Chestie?	Border Collie Pit dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Chestie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Border Collie Pit vs Chestie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Border Collie Pit has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Chestie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare daily food needs.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Border Collie Pit vs Chestie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Border Collie Pit and Chestie? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Sable Yellow Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Black Tan Red Cream White Fawn Chocolate
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Border Collie Pit doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Chestie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare drooling amounts.	The Border Collie Pit is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chestie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie Pit has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Chestie has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Border Collie Pit and a Chestie? Compare fur types.	Fine Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Fine Dense
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Border Collie Pit or Chestie? Do Border Collie Pit dogs shed more than Chestie dogs?	Border Collie Pit dogs shed moderately. See more.	Chestie dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Border Collie Pit vs Chestie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare kid-friendliness.	Border Collie Pit dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Chestie dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Border Collie Pit dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Chestie dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie Pit or Chestie? Which dog is more friendly?	Border Collie Pit dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Chestie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie Pit or Chestie?	Border Collie Pit dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Chestie dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie Pit or Chestie? Can a Border Collie Pit and a Chestie be friends? Do Border Collie Pit dogs get along with Chestie dogs?	Border Collie Pit dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Chestie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Border Collie Pit vs Chestie?	Yes Border Collie Pit dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chestie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Border Collie Pit is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chestie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Border Collie Pits are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Chesties are commonly okay with elderly people.

Border Collie Pit vs Chestie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare service capabilities.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare therapy capabilities.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Border Collie Pit breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chestie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Border Collie Pit or a Chestie? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Border Collie Pit and Chestie. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Border Collie Pit vs Chestie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Border Collie Pit and Chestie. Which has larger litters?	4-8 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Border Collie Pit and Chestie breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Border Collie Pit and Chestie. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Border Collie Pit vs Chestie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Border Collie Pit and Chestie. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Border Collie Pit and Chestie. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Border Collie Pit and Chestie. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	No data available

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