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Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sheepdog or Border Heeler or Australian Cattle Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Border Collie Border Heeler Blue Heeler
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler breeds.
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
No data available Australian Cattle Dog
Cattle Dog
Queensland Heeler
Red Heeler
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Cross Breed Purebred

Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which breed is the largest?
Large Large
Medium
Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) 30-62 pounds (13-28 kg) 30-62 pounds (13-28 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) 46 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Border Heeler or Blue Heeler? Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler height comparison:
Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) 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)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) 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)

Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $600-$800 $400-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Border Heeler or Blue Heeler?
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Heeler is quite easy to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which breed ranks highest?
Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Outstanding: Border Heeler is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Blue Heeler dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which is easiest to train?
Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Border Heeler dogs are easy to train.
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Blue Heeler dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which breed is most alert?
Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Border Heeler dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Blue Heeler dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which breed is most protective?
Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Heeler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Blue Heeler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler? Compare temperaments.
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Aggressive
Tenacious
Active
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Hard working
Resourceful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Border Heeler 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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler?
High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Border Heeler dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Slightly Below Average: Blue Heeler dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Social Needs
Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler social needs comparison:
Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Border Heeler dogs are a social breed.
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Blue Heeler dogs are kinda antisocial.
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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 Border Heeler is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Blue Heeler is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Border Collie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Border Heeler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Blue Heeler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Border Heeler rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Blue Heeler rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which breed is most playful?
The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Border Heeler is a highly playful breed.
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The Blue Heeler is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Heeler breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Blue Heeler breed.

Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which breed is most flexible?
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Border Heeler dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Blue Heeler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Border Heeler or Blue Heeler?
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Border Heeler 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.
Blue Heeler dogs handle alone time quite well.

Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Heeler has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Blue Heeler has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which uses mouth most during play?
Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Border Heeler dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Blue Heeler dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Heeler bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Blue Heeler bite force: Ordinary.

Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Heeler: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Blue Heeler: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Heeler 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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which has fewer health issues?
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Border Heeler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Blue Heelers are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
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 Border Heeler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Blue Heeler should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
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Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which breed is most active?
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Heeler dogs are high-energy dogs.
Blue Heeler dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Border Heeler or Blue Heeler? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Border Heeler dogs need a lot of exercises.
Blue Heeler dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Border Heeler or Blue Heeler?
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Border Heeler dogs don't need too much sleep.
Blue Heeler dogs don't need too much sleep.

Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Border Heeler's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Blue Heeler's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which needs most food?
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. 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Red
Sable
Brindle
Lilac
Gold
Seal
White & Red
Slate
Sable Merle
Black & White
Tricolor
Blue merle
Blue merle-tricolor
Slate merle
Red merle
Saddleback Sable
White & Blue
White & Blue Merle
White & Red Merle
White Ticked
White & Gold
White & Sable
White & Seal
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
Sable
Brindle
Speckled
Mottled
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
Blue
Red speckled
Blue speckled
Blue Mottled
Red Mottled
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Border Heeler doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Blue Heeler requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which drools least?
The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Border Heeler is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Blue Heeler is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Heeler has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Blue Heeler has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which requires most frequent baths?
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.

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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Border Heeler or Blue Heeler? Border Collie or Border Heeler or {name3 shedding:
Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Border Heeler dogs shed moderately.
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Blue Heeler dogs shed moderately.
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Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which is best with kids?
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Border Heeler dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Blue Heeler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Border Heeler dogs are generally with other pets.
Blue Heeler dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Border Heeler or Blue Heeler? Which dog is more friendly?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Border Heeler dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Blue Heeler dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Border Heeler or Blue Heeler?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Border Heeler dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Blue Heeler dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Border Heeler or Blue Heeler?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Border Heeler dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Blue Heeler 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 Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler?
Yes
Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Border Heeler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Blue Heeler 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
Border Heeler is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Blue Heeler 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.
Border Heelers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Blue Heelers are not the best breed for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which is best suited for service work?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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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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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which excels in therapy work?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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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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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which has best nose work ability?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which is best for SAR work?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

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

Blue Heeler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which has most military use?

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 Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which has most puppies?
4-8 puppies 4-8 puppies 1-7 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. What's recommended?

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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Border Collie vs Border Heeler vs Blue Heeler Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. How are they classified?
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 Classification
Compare FCI groups for Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Border Collie, Border Heeler, and Blue Heeler. Which has most recognition?
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
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