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Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sheepdog or American Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Cur? Find the right dog for you

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Name Border Collie Black Mouth Cur Catahoula Leopard Dog
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Hunting Dogs Working Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
American Black Mouth Cur
East Texas Cur
Yellow Black Mouth
Southern Cur
Catahoula Cur
Catahoula Hound
Catahoula Hog Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog?
Large Large
Giant
Large
Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Black Mouth Cur? Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog weight comparison:
Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) 45-95 pounds (20-43 kg) 55-80 pounds (16-37 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) 70 pounds (31.5 kg) 67.5 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog? Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog height comparison:
Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) 16-25 inches (40-64 cm) Male: 22-26 inches (56-58 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) 20.5 inches (52 cm) Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $300-$500 $300-$500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog?
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Average: The Black Mouth Cur is a commonly available dog breed.
Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a commonly available dog breed.

Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog intelligence:
Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog trainability comparison.
Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs are easy to train.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog?
Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs are average watchdogs.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog? 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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Black Mouth Cur dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog? Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Active
Protective
Loyal
Kind
Trainable
Fearless
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog?
High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Black Mouth Cur dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog social needs comparison:
Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs are a social breed.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog 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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The wanderlust potential of the Black Mouth Cur is strong enough to escape from home.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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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Black Mouth Cur dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog playfulness comparison:
The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Black Mouth Cur is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Catahoula Leopard Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog?
Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Average: The Black Mouth Cur barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog?
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Black Mouth Cur breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Catahoula Leopard Dog breed.

Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog 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: Black Mouth Cur dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog?
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Black Mouth Cur 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Black Mouth Cur bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Catahoula Leopard Dog bite force: Ordinary.
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 Black Mouth Cur has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog?
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Black Mouth Curs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Ear Infections Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Deafness
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 Black Mouth Cur should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Catahoula Leopard Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Black Mouth Cur and Catahoula Leopard Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
12-18 years
The average lifespan of Black Mouth Cur: 15 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Catahoula Leopard Dog: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog?
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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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4.5 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 Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Black Mouth Cur has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog coat comparison:
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Smooth Smooth
Colors
What are the original Border Collie, Black Mouth Cur and Catahoula Leopard Dog 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
Red
Brown
Fawn
Yellow
Brindle
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
Blue
Silver
Brown
Brindle
Tricolor
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog? Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog grooming comparison:
Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Black Mouth Cur doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Catahoula Leopard Dog requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog? Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or {name3 shedding:
Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs are low shedders.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are low shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog?

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Black Mouth Cur has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 Black Mouth Cur is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Black Mouth Cur dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog? Which dog is more friendly?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Black Mouth Cur dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog?
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Black Mouth Cur dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Black Mouth Cur dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Black Mouth Cur dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog?
Yes
Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Black Mouth Cur dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Catahoula Leopard Dog 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
Black Mouth Cur is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Catahoula Leopard Dog 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.
Black Mouth Curs are commonly okay with elderly people.
Catahoula Leopard Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 Black Mouth Cur or Catahoula Leopard Dog? 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 Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog?

Not really

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

Black Mouth Cur breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 Black Mouth Cur and Catahoula Leopard Dog have?
4-8 puppies 5-10 puppies 8-12 puppies

Border Collie vs Black Mouth Cur vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. 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. 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
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
United Kennel Club
Animal Research Foundation
American Rare Breed Association
Foundation Stock Service

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