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Name	Border Collie	Australian Cattle Dog	Poodle
Origins	England Scotland Wales	Australia	Germany France
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	38	56	7
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Blue Heeler Cattle Dog Red Heeler Queensland Heeler	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog or Poodle? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog or Poodle?	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog or Australian Cattle Dog? Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog or Poodle? Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle height comparison:	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more

Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog or Poodle? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$500-$700	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog or Poodle?	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Australian Cattle Dog is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.

Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle intelligence:	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle trainability comparison.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog or Poodle?	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog or Poodle? 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. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog or Poodle? Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Aggressive	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual
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. See more.	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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle?	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle social needs comparison:	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Cattle Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
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. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle playfulness comparison:	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog or Poodle?	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Australian Cattle Dog breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle 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.	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog or Poodle?	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.	Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle?	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Poodle 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: Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Deafness	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying
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 Australian Cattle Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Australian Cattle Dog and Poodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Cattle Dog: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle?	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 cold weather conditions The Australian Cattle Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.

Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog or Poodle?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1.5 to 2.5 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? Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Cattle Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle coat comparison:	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Dense	Curly
Colors What are the original Border Collie, Australian Cattle Dog and Poodle 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	Red Blue Speckled Mottled	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog or Poodle? Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle grooming comparison:	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming. 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 Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog or Poodle? Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog or {name3 shedding:	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog or Poodle?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle?	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Poodle 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. See more.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle Good With Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog or Poodle? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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?	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 Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle?	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Poodle breed usually likes 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.

Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle 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 Border Collie and Australian Cattle Dog and Poodle have?	4-8 puppies	1-7 puppies, average 5	2-4 puppies
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Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Poodle 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 1980 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle 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	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 Canadian Canine Registry

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