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Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux Comparison – Which dog is better Sheepdog or Bordeaux Mastiff?

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Name Border Collie Dogue de Bordeaux
OriginsEngland flagEngland Scotland flagScotland Wales flagWales France flagFrance
Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare different names used for Border Collie and Dogue de Bordeaux. What other names are these breeds known by?
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Bordeaux Mastiff
Bordeauxdog
French Mastiff
Bordeaux Bulldog
Breed Classification
Compare breed classifications between a Border Collie and a Dogue de Bordeaux. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.
Purebred Purebred

Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Which is bigger: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare size differences between these breeds.
Large Large
Giant
Weight Statistics
Compare weight ranges between a Border Collie and a Dogue de Bordeaux. Which breed is heavier?
Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) 120-145 pounds (54.4-65.2 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) 132.5 pounds (54.4-65.2 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Dogue de Bordeaux? Is a Border Collie taller than a Dogue de Bordeaux?
Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) 23-30 inches (58-75 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) 26.5 inches (66.5 cm)

Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy prices between a Border Collie and a Dogue de Bordeaux. Which breed costs more?
$600-$800 $1000-$1300
Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Dogue de Bordeaux?
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Dogue de Bordeaux is quite easy to get.

Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Which is smarter: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.
Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Training Difficulty
Which is easier to train: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare training requirements.
Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Dogue de Bordeaux dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Which makes a better watchdog: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare alertness levels.
Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Dogue de Bordeaux dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Which is more protective: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare territorial behaviors.
Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Dogue de Bordeaux dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
Compare personalities of a Border Collie and a Dogue de Bordeaux. How do their temperaments differ?
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Courageous
Loyal
Devoted
Outright
Tempered
Companionable
Vigilant
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux?
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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux?
High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Dogue de Bordeaux dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux social needs comparison:
Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Dogue de Bordeaux dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux?
Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Dogue de Bordeaux dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux? 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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Dogue de Bordeaux dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Which breed barks more: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare vocalization tendencies.
Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Dogue de Bordeaux rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Which breed is more playful: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare play drive and energy.
The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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Dogue de Bordeauxs are not the most playful dog breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Which is better for apartments: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare living space needs.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Dogue de Bordeaux breed.

Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Which adapts better to changes: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare adaptability levels.
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Dogue de Bordeaux dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Dogue de Bordeaux?
Border Collie 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 Dogue de Bordeaux Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Which has lower bite risk: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare biting tendencies.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Dogue de Bordeaux has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Which is more mouthy: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare mouthing behaviors.
Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Dogue de Bordeaux dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Which has a stronger bite: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare bite force PSI.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Dogue de Bordeaux bite force: The Strongest.

Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Which lives longer: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare average lifespans.
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Dogue de Bordeaux: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Which handles weather better: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare climate tolerances.
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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Health Concerns
Compare common health issues between a Border Collie and a Dogue de Bordeaux. Which breed is healthier?
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.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux?
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Heart Problems
Hyperkeratosis
Mothers often need a caesarean section.

Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Which breed is more energetic: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare activity levels.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Dogue de Bordeaux dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Dogue de Bordeaux? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Dogue de Bordeaux dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Dogue de Bordeaux?
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dogue de Bordeaux dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Which gains weight easier: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare obesity risks.
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 Dogue de Bordeaux's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Which eats more: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare daily food needs.
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Which is more hypoallergenic: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare allergy friendliness.
No See more. No See more.
Coat Colors
What color variations exist for Border Collie and Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare breed colors.
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
Red
Fawn
Mahogany
Isabella
Grooming Requirements
Which needs more grooming: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare maintenance needs.
Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Dogue de Bordeaux doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Which drools more: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare drooling amounts.
The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Dogue de Bordeaux is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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Stinkiness Rating
Which has less odor: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare natural smell levels.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Dogue de Bordeaux has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
How do coats differ between a Border Collie and a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare fur types.
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Fine
Bathing Needs
Which needs more baths: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare bathing frequencies.
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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Dogue de Bordeaux? Do Border Collie dogs shed more than Dogue de Bordeaux dogs?
Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Dogue de Bordeaux dogs shed moderately.
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Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Which is better with children: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare kid-friendliness.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Dogue de Bordeaux dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Dogue de Bordeaux dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Dogue de Bordeaux? Which dog is more friendly?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dogue de Bordeaux dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Dogue de Bordeaux?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dogue de Bordeaux dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Dogue de Bordeaux? Can a Border Collie and a Dogue de Bordeaux be friends? Do Border Collie dogs get along with Dogue de Bordeaux dogs?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Dogue de Bordeaux dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is best for first time owners: Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux?
Yes
Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Dogue de Bordeaux 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
Dogue de Bordeaux 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.
Dogue de Bordeauxs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Dogue de Bordeaux As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Which makes a better service dog: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare service capabilities.

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
Which is better for therapy work: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare therapy capabilities.

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
Which is better at detection work: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare scenting abilities.

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
Which is better for search and rescue: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare SAR abilities.

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
Which is better on boats: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare maritime abilities.

Not really

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

Dogue de Bordeaux breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Which is better at pulling: a Border Collie or a Dogue de Bordeaux? Compare draft work capabilities.

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military history between Border Collie and Dogue de Bordeaux. Which has stronger military background?

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 Dogue de Bordeaux Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare litter sizes between Border Collie and Dogue de Bordeaux. Which has larger litters?
4-8 puppies 4-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare pregnancy duration between Border Collie and Dogue de Bordeaux breeds.
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding frequencies between Border Collie and Dogue de Bordeaux. Which needs longer recovery?

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 Dogue de Bordeaux Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC classifications of Border Collie and Dogue de Bordeaux. Which groups do they belong to?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2008 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI classifications of Border Collie and Dogue de Bordeaux. Which groups are they in?
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.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare kennel club recognition between Border Collie and Dogue de Bordeaux. Which is more widely recognized?
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
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
American Pet Registry, Inc.

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