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Name	Border Collie	Beauceron	Cao de Castro Laboreiro
Origins	England Scotland Wales	France	Portugal
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Guard Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Bas-Rouge Beauce Shepherd French Shorthaired Shepherd Berger De Beauce	Castro Laboreiro Dog Dog of Castro Laboreiro Portuguese Cattle Dog Portuguese Watchdog Castro Laboreiro Livestock Guarding Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Border Collie or Beauceron or Beauceron? Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	110 pounds (50 kg)	Male: 50-75 pounds (22.5-34 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-31.5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	110 pounds (50 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro height comparison:	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	24-27.5 inches (32-70 cm)	Male: 20-24 inches (51-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	24-27.5 inches (51 cm)	Male: 22 inches (55.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1200-$1500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Beauceron is easier than average to get.	Average: The Cao de Castro Laboreiro is a commonly available dog breed.

Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro intelligence:	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Beauceron dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro trainability comparison.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Beauceron dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro? 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.	Beauceron dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Loving Protective Courageous Loyal Obedient	Protective Intelligent Dominant Fearless Brave
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.	Sensitive: Cao de Castro Laboreiro 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 vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Beauceron dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro social needs comparison:	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Beauceron dogs are a social breed. See more.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Beauceron dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	Beauceron dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro 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 vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro playfulness comparison:	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Beauceron is a playful breed. See more.	The Cao de Castro Laboreiro is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Beauceron barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Cao de Castro Laboreiro 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 Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Beauceron breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Cao de Castro Laboreiro breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro 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: Beauceron dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Cao de Castro Laboreiro 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 Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Beauceron dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs handle alone time quite well.

Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Beaucerons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Cao de Castro Laboreiros are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	No data available	No data available
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.	Frequent The Beauceron should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Cao de Castro Laboreiro should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Beauceron and Cao de Castro Laboreiro breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Beauceron: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Cao de Castro Laboreiro: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	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 Beauceron 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 Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro energy level comparison:	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Beauceron dogs are high-energy dogs.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro 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 Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Beauceron dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Beauceron dogs don't need too much sleep.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro 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 Beauceron's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Cao de Castro Laboreiro has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro coat comparison:	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Dense	Rough Thick Resistant
Colors What are the original Border Collie, Beauceron and Cao de Castro Laboreiro 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 Gray Tan Rust	Black Chestnut Mahogany
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro grooming comparison:	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Beauceron doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Cao de Castro Laboreiro doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Border Collie or Beauceron or {name3 shedding:	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Beauceron dogs shed moderately. See more.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro 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: Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro 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, Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Beauceron has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Cao de Castro Laboreiro 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 Beauceron is an average drooler. See more.	The Cao de Castro Laboreiro is an average drooler. See more.

Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Beauceron dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro? Which dog is more friendly?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Beauceron dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are not the most 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 Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beauceron dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Beauceron dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Beauceron dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Beauceron dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Cao de Castro Laboreiro 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 Beauceron is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cao de Castro Laboreiro 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.	Beaucerons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cao de Castro Laboreiros are usually recommended for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Border Collie or Beauceron or Cao de Castro Laboreiro? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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.	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 Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro?	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Beauceron breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cao de Castro Laboreiro 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro 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 Beauceron and Cao de Castro Laboreiro have?	4-8 puppies	6-7 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Border Collie vs Beauceron vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro 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 2007 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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	No data available	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.

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