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Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sheepdog or Jack or Mastín de España? Find the right dog for you

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Name Border Collie Jack Russell Terrier Spanish Mastiff
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Hunting Dogs Guard Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Jack
Russell Terrier
Mastín de España
Mastin de Extremadura
Mastin de la Mancha
Mastin de Leon
Mastin Espanol
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff?
Large Small Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier? Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff weight comparison:
Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) 11-18 pounds (5-8 kg) Male: 185-220 pounds (90-100 kg), Female: 145-170 pounds (52-77 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg) Male: 202.5 pounds (95 kg), Female: 157.5 pounds (64.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff? Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff height comparison:
Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) 8-15 inches (20-38 cm) 28-35 inches (72-88 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) 11.5 inches (29 cm) 31.5 inches (80 cm)

Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $700-$1000 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff?
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Jack Russell Terrier is quite easy to get.
Average: The Spanish Mastiff is a commonly available dog breed.

Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff intelligence:
Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: Jack Russell Terrier is an excellent dog breed.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff trainability comparison.
Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Jack Russell Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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Spanish Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff?
Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Jack Russell Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Spanish Mastiff dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Jack Russell Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Spanish Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff? Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Cheerful
Intelligent
Affectionate
Selfish
Determined
Noble
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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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 Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff?
High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Jack Russell Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Spanish Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff social needs comparison:
Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Jack Russell Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Spanish Mastiff 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 Jack Russell Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Spanish Mastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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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Jack Russell Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff playfulness comparison:
The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Jack Russell Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Spanish Mastiffs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff?
Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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A lot: Jack Russell Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Spanish Mastiff rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff?
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Jack Russell Terrier breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Spanish Mastiff breed.

Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Jack Russell Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Spanish Mastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff?
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Jack Russell Terrier bite force: Weak.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Spanish Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.
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 Jack Russell Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff?
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Jack Russell Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Spanish Mastiffs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Heart Problems
Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Obesity
Dental Problems
Panosteitis
Joint Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Jack Russell Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Spanish Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Jack Russell Terrier and Spanish Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Jack Russell Terrier: 14 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Spanish Mastiff: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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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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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Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:
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 Jack Russell Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The Spanish Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff coat comparison:
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Rough Dense
Thick
Straight
Colors
What are the original Border Collie, Jack Russell Terrier and Spanish Mastiff color?
Black
Tan
Red
Sable
Brindle
Lilac
Gold
Seal
White & Red
Slate
Sable Merle
Black & White
Tricolor
Blue merle
Blue merle-tricolor
Slate merle
Red merle
Saddleback Sable
White & Blue
White & Blue Merle
White & Red Merle
White Ticked
White & Gold
White & Sable
White & Seal
Black
Tan
White
Black
Fawn
Sable
Yellow
Brindle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff? Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff grooming comparison:
Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Jack Russell Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Spanish Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff? Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Jack Russell Terrier dogs are heavy shedders.
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Spanish Mastiff dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff?
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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff 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 Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff?

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Jack Russell Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Spanish Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Jack Russell Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Spanish Mastiff drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Jack Russell Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Spanish Mastiff dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Jack Russell Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff?
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Jack Russell Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Spanish Mastiff dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Jack Russell Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Jack Russell Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff?
Yes
Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Jack Russell Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Spanish Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Jack Russell Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Spanish Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Jack Russell Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.
Spanish Mastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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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 Jack Russell Terrier or Spanish Mastiff? 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 Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff?

Not really

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

Jack Russell Terrier breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Spanish Mastiff 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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Yes

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 Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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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 Jack Russell Terrier and Spanish Mastiff have?
4-8 puppies 4-8 puppies 3-6 puppies

Border Collie vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Spanish Mastiff Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2012 as a Terrier 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 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 Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The American Int. Border Collie Registry
The American Border Collie Association
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
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
Irish Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers
Jack Russell Terrier Club Of America
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Rare Breed Association
Foundation Stock Service

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