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Name	Border Collie	Labrador Retriever	Bull Arab
Origins	England Scotland Wales	England Canada	Australia
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog	Guard Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Lab Labrador	Australian Pig Dog Aussie Pig Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	70.5-92.5 pounds (32-42 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: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	70.5-92.5 pounds (37 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab? Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab height comparison:	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 25-27 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 26 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 25 inches (61–66 cm)

Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1000-$2000	$300-$400
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab?	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Average: The Bull Arab is a commonly available dog breed.

Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab intelligence:	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever 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.
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Trainability Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab trainability comparison.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Bull Arab dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab?	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Bull Arab dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab? 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Bull Arab dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab? Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Active Independent Tempered Kind
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.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab?	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average to High: Bull Arab dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab social needs comparison:	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Bull Arab dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Bull Arab dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Bull Arab 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 Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab playfulness comparison:	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Bull Arabs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Bull Arab barks occasionally. 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 Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab?	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Bull Arab breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Bull Arab 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 Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab?	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Bull Arab 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.

Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bull Arab 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.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The Bull Arab has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab mouthiness comparison:	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Bull Arab dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab?	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Bull Arabs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Arthritis Eye Diseases Skin Diseases
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 Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Bull Arab should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Labrador Retriever and Bull Arab 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 Labrador Retriever: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Bull Arab: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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 Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Bull Arab has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab coat comparison:	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Smooth
Colors What are the original Border Collie, Labrador Retriever and Bull Arab 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 Yellow Chocolate	Black Tan Red Blue Silver Brindle Liver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab? Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab grooming comparison:	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Bull Arab doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab? Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bull Arab 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 Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab?	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 Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab?	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Bull Arab 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 Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Bull Arab is an average drooler. See more.

Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Bull Arab dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab? Which dog is more friendly?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Bull Arab dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab?	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bull Arab dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Bull Arab dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bull Arab dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab?	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bull Arab 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 Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bull Arab 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.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bull Arabs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Labrador Retriever or Bull Arab? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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.	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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab?	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bull Arab 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.	Not really 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 Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab 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 Labrador Retriever and Bull Arab have?	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies	8-10 puppies
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Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Bull Arab 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 1917 as a Sporting 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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 Canadian Canine Registry	Dog Registry of America Inc.

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