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Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sheepdog or Toto Dog or Doberman? Find the right dog for you

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Name Border Collie Cairn Terrier Doberman Pinscher
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Toto Dog
Cairn
Doberman
Dobermann
Dobynm
Dobie
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher?
Large Small Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Cairn Terrier? Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher weight comparison:
Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg) Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 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: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg) Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher? Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher height comparison:
Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 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: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $700-$1000 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher?
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Cairn Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Doberman Pinscher is quite easy to get.

Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher intelligence:
Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Cairn Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher trainability comparison.
Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Cairn Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher?
Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Cairn Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher? 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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Cairn Terrier dogs are average defenders.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher? Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Fearless
Assertive
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Obedient
Loyal
Fearless
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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Cairn Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Doberman Pinscher dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher?
High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Cairn Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Doberman Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher social needs comparison:
Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Cairn Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Doberman Pinscher 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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Cairn Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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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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Cairn Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher playfulness comparison:
The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed.
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Average: Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher?
Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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A lot: Cairn Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher?
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 Cairn Terrier indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Doberman Pinscher breed.

Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher 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: Cairn Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Doberman Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher?
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Cairn Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Cairn Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Doberman Pinscher 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 Cairn Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher mouthiness comparison:
Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Cairn Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher?
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Cairn Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Cataracts
Legg-perthes Disease
Luxating Patella
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Cryptorchidism
Glaucoma
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Microvascular Dysplasia
Portosystemic Vascular Anomaly (PSVA)
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Wobbler's Syndrome
Cardiomyopathy
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 Cairn Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The Doberman Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Cairn Terrier and Doberman Pinscher breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Cairn Terrier: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Doberman Pinscher: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher?
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 Cairn Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher? Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher energy level comparison:
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Cairn Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Cairn Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Doberman Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher?
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Cairn Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Doberman Pinscher dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 5 to 6 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 Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Cairn Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Doberman Pinscher has an average risk for obesity.
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Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher coat comparison:
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Waterproof Fine
Colors
What are the original Border Collie, Cairn Terrier and Doberman Pinscher color?
Black
Tan
Red
Sable
Brindle
Lilac
Gold
Seal
White & Red
Slate
Sable Merle
Black & White
Tricolor
Blue merle
Blue merle-tricolor
Slate merle
Red merle
Saddleback Sable
White & Blue
White & Blue Merle
White & Red Merle
White Ticked
White & Gold
White & Sable
White & Seal
Black
Gray
Red
Cream
Silver
Brindle
Wheaten
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher? Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher grooming comparison:
Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher? Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Cairn Terrier dogs shed moderately.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher 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 Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher?

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Cairn Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Doberman Pinscher 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 Cairn Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Doberman Pinscher drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Cairn Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog is more friendly?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher?
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cairn Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Doberman Pinscher 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 Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher?
Yes
Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Cairn Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Doberman Pinscher 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.
Yes
Cairn Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Doberman Pinscher 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.
Cairn Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher 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 Cairn Terrier or Doberman Pinscher? 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 Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher?

Not really

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

Cairn Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Doberman Pinscher 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.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher 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 Cairn Terrier and Doberman Pinscher have?
4-8 puppies 2-10 puppies 6-10 puppies

Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher 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 1913 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed.
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 Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer 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
Club Espanol De Terriers
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
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

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