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Name	Border Collie	Bulldog	Spanish Mastiff
Origins	England Scotland Wales	England	Spain
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs	Guard Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	British Bulldog English Bulldog	Mastín de España Mastin de Extremadura Mastin de la Mancha Mastin de Leon Mastin Espanol
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Border Collie or Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff?	Large	Medium	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Border Collie or Bulldog or Bulldog? Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 53-55 pounds (24-25 kg), Female: 49-51 pounds (22-23 kg)	Male: 185-220 pounds (90-100 kg), Female: 145-170 pounds (52-77 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: 54 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 50 pounds (22.5 kg)	Male: 202.5 pounds (95 kg), Female: 157.5 pounds (64.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff? Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff height comparison:	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	12-16 inches (31-40 cm), There is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown	28-35 inches (72-88 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	14 inches (35.5 cm), There is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown	31.5 inches (80 cm)

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1200-$2000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff?	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Bulldog is quite easy to get.	Average: The Spanish Mastiff is a commonly available dog breed.

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff intelligence:	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low: The Bulldog is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. 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 Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff trainability comparison.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff?	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Bulldog dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff? 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.	Bulldog dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff? Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Loving Courageous Friendly Social Sweet Aggressive	Intelligent Affectionate Selfish Determined Noble
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff?	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Bulldog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Spanish Mastiff 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 Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff social needs comparison:	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Bulldog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Spanish Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Bulldog dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Spanish Mastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Border Collie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Bulldog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Spanish Mastiff 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff playfulness comparison:	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	Bulldogs don't really like playing. See more.	Average: Spanish Mastiffs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Bulldog barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Spanish Mastiff rarely barks. 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 Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff?	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Bulldog breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Spanish Mastiff breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff 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.	Bulldog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Spanish Mastiff 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 Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff?	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Bulldog 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 Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff?	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	Spanish Mastiffs 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 Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Entropion Cherry Eye Demodectic Mange Reverse Sneezing Brachycephalic Syndrome Dry Eye Head Shakes	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Heart Problems Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Obesity Dental Problems Panosteitis Joint Dysplasia
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.	Rare The Bulldog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Spanish Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Bulldog and Spanish Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of Bulldog: 9 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Spanish Mastiff: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff?	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 warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. 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 Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Border Collie or Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff? Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff energy level comparison:	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bulldog dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Bulldog dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff?	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bulldog dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Spanish Mastiff dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 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 Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Bulldog breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Spanish Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff coat comparison:	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Fine	Dense Thick Straight
Colors What are the original Border Collie, Bulldog and Spanish Mastiff 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	Gray Red White Fawn Brindle	Black Fawn Sable Yellow Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff? Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff grooming comparison:	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Bulldog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Spanish Mastiff 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 Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff? Border Collie or Bulldog or {name3 shedding:	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bulldog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Spanish Mastiff 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 Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff 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 Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff?	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Bulldog has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Spanish Mastiff has a high 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 Bulldog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Spanish Mastiff drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Bulldog dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Bulldog dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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 Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff?	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bulldog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bulldog dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Spanish Mastiff 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 Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Bulldog dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff?	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Bulldog dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Spanish Mastiff 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 Bulldog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Spanish Mastiff 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.	Bulldogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Spanish Mastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff 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 Bulldog or Spanish Mastiff? 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 Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff?	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Spanish Mastiff 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.	Yes 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 Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff 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 Bulldog and Spanish Mastiff have?	4-8 puppies	4-5 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Border Collie vs Bulldog vs Spanish Mastiff 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 1886 as a Non-Sporting 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service

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