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Name	Border Collie	Belgian Tervuren	Saarloos Wolfdog
Origins	England Scotland Wales	Belgium	Germany Netherlands
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Tervuren	Saarloos Wolfhound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Border Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Border Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Tervuren? Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	79-90 pounds (36-41 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	84.5 pounds (38.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog? Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog height comparison:	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	24-29.5 inches (60-75 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	24-29.5 inches (67.5 cm)

Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1200-$1400	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog?	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Belgian Tervuren is easier than average to get.	Average: The Saarloos Wolfdog is a commonly available dog breed.

Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog intelligence:	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Tervuren is an excellent dog breed. 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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Trainability Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog trainability comparison.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are quite 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 Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog?	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog? 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.	Belgian Tervuren dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog? Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Loyal Attentive	Independent Energetic Reliable Devoted Lively Proud
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: Saarloos Wolfdog 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 Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog?	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Belgian Tervuren dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog social needs comparison:	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are a social breed. See more.	Saarloos Wolfdog 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.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Saarloos Wolfdog is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Belgian Tervuren dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Saarloos Wolfdog 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 Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog playfulness comparison:	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Tervuren is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Saarloos Wolfdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Belgian Tervuren is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Saarloos Wolfdog barks occasionally. 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 Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog?	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 Belgian Tervuren indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Saarloos Wolfdog breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog 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.	Belgian Tervuren dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Saarloos Wolfdog 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 Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog?	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Belgian Tervuren 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.	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs handle alone time quite well.

Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog?	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Belgian Tervuren is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Saarloos Wolfdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog 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.	Average The Belgian Tervuren should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Saarloos Wolfdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Belgian Tervuren and Saarloos Wolfdog 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 Belgian Tervuren: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Saarloos Wolfdog: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog?	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.	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 Saarloos Wolfdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	3 to 4.5 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 Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Tervuren has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Saarloos Wolfdog has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog coat comparison:	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Thick Double	Dense
Colors What are the original Border Collie, Belgian Tervuren and Saarloos Wolfdog 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 Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Tan Blue White Silver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog? Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog grooming comparison:	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Belgian Tervuren requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Saarloos Wolfdog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Border Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog? Border Collie or Belgian Tervuren or {name3 shedding:	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs shed moderately. See more.	Saarloos Wolfdog 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 Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog 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 Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog?	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Tervuren has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Saarloos Wolfdog 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 Belgian Tervuren is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Saarloos Wolfdog is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Belgian Tervuren dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog? Which dog is more friendly?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Saarloos Wolfdog 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 Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog?	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog?	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Belgian Tervuren dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Saarloos Wolfdog 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 Belgian Tervuren is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Saarloos Wolfdog 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.	Belgian Tervurens are usually recommended for elderly people.	Saarloos Wolfdogs are commonly okay with elderly people.

Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog 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 Belgian Tervuren or Saarloos Wolfdog? 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 Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog?	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Belgian Tervuren breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Saarloos Wolfdog 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.	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 Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog 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 Belgian Tervuren and Saarloos Wolfdog have?	4-8 puppies	6-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Border Collie vs Belgian Tervuren vs Saarloos Wolfdog 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 1959 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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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	No data available	No data available

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