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Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sheepdog or Springer Spaniel or Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund? Find the right dog for you

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Name Border Collie English Springer Spaniel German Shorthaired Pointer
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Springer Spaniel Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund
Kurzhaar
Deutsch Kurzhaar
GSP Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer?
Large Medium Large
Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or English Springer Spaniel? Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer weight comparison:
Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg) Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 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: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg) Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer? Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer height comparison:
Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm) Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 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 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm) Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $700-$800 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer?
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.

Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer intelligence:
Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer trainability comparison.
Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer?
Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer? 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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English Springer Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average defenders.
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Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer? Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Bold
Cooperative
Boisterous
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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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 English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer?
High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer social needs comparison:
Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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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English Springer Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer playfulness comparison:
The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer?
Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer?
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.

Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer 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.
English Springer Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer?
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shorthaired Pointer 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 English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer mouthiness comparison:
Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer?
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Ear Infections
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Entropion
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Cardiomyopathy
Pannus
Gastric Torsion
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD)
Lymphedema
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 English Springer Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The German Shorthaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, English Springer Spaniel and German Shorthaired Pointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer?
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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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer? Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer energy level comparison:
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer?
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.

Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4 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 English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer coat comparison:
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Feathered Dense
Colors
What are the original Border Collie, English Springer Spaniel and German Shorthaired Pointer 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
Tan
White
Liver
Black
White
Liver
Roan
Copper
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer? Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer grooming comparison:
Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer? Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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Hypoallergenic
Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer 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 English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer?

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The German Shorthaired Pointer 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 English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which dog is more friendly?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer?
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer?
Yes
Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
English Springer Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
German Shorthaired Pointer 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
English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
German Shorthaired Pointer 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.
English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
German Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer 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 English Springer Spaniel or German Shorthaired Pointer? 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.

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer?

Not really

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

English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer 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 English Springer Spaniel and German Shorthaired Pointer have?
4-8 puppies 4-10 puppies 7-12 puppies

Border Collie vs English Springer Spaniel vs German Shorthaired Pointer 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 1910 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs 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
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
Canadian Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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