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Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sheepdog or Da Kochyano Spay or Barzoi? Find the right dog for you

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Name Border Collie Afghan Hound Borzoi
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Da Kochyano Spay
Eastern Greyhound
Persian Greyhound
Ogar Afgan
Sage Balochi
Tazhi Spay
Tazi
Baluchi Hound
Barzoi
Psovoi
Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya
Russian Wolfhound
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi?
Large Large Large
Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Afghan Hound? Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi weight comparison:
Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) 50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)
Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Male: 75-105 pounds (34-48 kg), Female: 60-90 pounds (27-41kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) 57 pounds (28 kg) Male: 90 pounds (41 kg), Female: 75 pounds (34 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi? Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi height comparison:
Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) 27-29 inches (69-74 cm) Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) 28 inches (71.5 cm) Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)

Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $2000-$2500 $1000-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi?
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Afghan Hound is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Borzoi is easier than average to get.

Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi intelligence:
Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Low: The Afghan Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Low: The Borzoi is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Trainability
Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi trainability comparison.
Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Afghan Hound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Borzoi dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi?
Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Afghan Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Borzoi dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Afghan Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Borzoi dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi? Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy
Independent
Intelligent
Gentle
Quiet
Athletic
Respectful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Afghan Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Borzoi 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: Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi?
High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Afghan Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Borzoi dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi social needs comparison:
Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Afghan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Borzoi dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Afghan Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the Borzoi is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
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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Afghan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Borzoi dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi playfulness comparison:
The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Borzois, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi?
Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal.
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Low: The Borzoi barks none to minimal.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi?
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Afghan Hound breed.
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 Borzoi indoors.

Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Afghan Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Borzoi dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi?
Border Collie 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Afghan Hound bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Borzoi bite force: The Strongest.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Afghan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi?
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Afghan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Borzoi 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: Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Cataracts
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Heart Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Anesthesia Sensitivity
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Dental Problems
Thyroid Disorder
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Afghan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Borzoi should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Afghan Hound and Borzoi breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Afghan Hound: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Borzoi: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi?
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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Prefers cold weather
The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Borzoi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi? Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi energy level comparison:
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Afghan Hound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Borzoi dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Afghan Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Borzoi dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi?
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Afghan Hound dogs don't need too much sleep.
Borzoi dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Low: The Afghan Hound has good luck with genetics.
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Low to Average: The Borzoi has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi coat comparison:
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Fine Feathered
Colors
What are the original Border Collie, Afghan Hound and Borzoi color?
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
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Black
Red
Cream
White
Sable
Brindle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi? Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi grooming comparison:
Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Advanced: The Borzoi requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi? Border Collie or Afghan Hound or {name3 shedding:
Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Afghan Hound dogs shed moderately.
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Borzoi dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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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
Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi 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, Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi?

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Borzoi has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Afghan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Borzoi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Afghan Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Borzoi dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi? Which dog is more friendly?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Afghan Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Borzoi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi?
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Afghan Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Borzoi dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Afghan Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Borzoi dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Afghan Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Borzoi dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi?
Yes
Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Afghan Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Borzoi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Afghan Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Borzoi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Afghan Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Borzois are not the best breed for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi 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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Border Collie or Afghan Hound or Borzoi? 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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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.

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.

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: Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi?

Not really

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

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

Borzoi 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.

Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi 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 Border Collie and Afghan Hound and Borzoi have?
4-8 puppies 6-8 puppies 1-11 puppies

Border Collie vs Afghan Hound vs Borzoi Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1891 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
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