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Name	Border Collie	Great Pyrenees	Blue Heeler
Origins	England Scotland Wales	Spain France	Australia
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées Chien Des Pyrénées Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus Montañés Del Pirineo Patou Great Pyrenees	Australian Cattle Dog Cattle Dog Queensland Heeler Red Heeler
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

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

Size Which is bigger, Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler?	Large	Giant	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Great Pyrenees? Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	46 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler? Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler height comparison:	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

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

Price Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$500-$600	$400-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler?	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

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

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler intelligence:	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Blue Heeler dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler trainability comparison.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler?	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler? 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.	Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler? Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Confident Affectionate Patient Gentle Strong Willed Fearless	Active Protective Alert Intelligent Hard working Resourceful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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 Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler?	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Blue Heeler dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler social needs comparison:	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Blue Heeler is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Blue Heeler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler playfulness comparison:	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Blue Heeler is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Blue Heeler 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 Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler?	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Blue Heeler breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler 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.	Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Blue Heeler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler?	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Great Pyrenees dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Blue Heeler dogs handle alone time quite well.

Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

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

Health Issues Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler?	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.	Blue Heelers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease	No data available
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 Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Blue Heeler should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Great Pyrenees and Blue Heeler breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Blue Heeler: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler?	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 cold weather The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. 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 Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler? Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler energy level comparison:	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Blue Heeler dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.	Blue Heeler dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler?	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.	Blue Heeler dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Blue Heeler's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

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

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler coat comparison:	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Dense Double	Dense
Colors What are the original Border Collie, Great Pyrenees and Blue Heeler 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	White	Blue Red speckled Blue speckled Blue Mottled Red Mottled
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler? Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler grooming comparison:	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Blue Heeler requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler? Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or {name3 shedding:	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.	Blue Heeler 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 Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler 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 Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler?	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Blue Heeler 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. See more.	The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Blue Heeler is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Blue Heeler dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler? Which dog is more friendly?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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 Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler?	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler?	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Blue Heeler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Blue Heeler is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.	Blue Heelers are not the best breed for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler 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 Great Pyrenees or Blue Heeler? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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 Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler?	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Blue Heeler 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.	Not really 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 Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler 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 Great Pyrenees and Blue Heeler have?	4-8 puppies	6-9 puppies	1-7 puppies
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Border Collie vs Great Pyrenees vs Blue Heeler 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 1933 as a Working 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.	Not recognized by FCI.
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	No data available

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