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Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sheepdog or Beagle-Pug or Bareeru? Find the right dog for you

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Name Border Collie Puggle Azawakh
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Designer Dogs Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Beagle-Pug Bareeru
Hanshee
Oska
Rawondu
Tuareg Sloughi
Wulo
Idi
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh breed type comparison:
Purebred Cross Breed Purebred

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh?
Large Small Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Border Collie or Puggle or Puggle? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh weight comparison:
Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) 15-40 pounds (7-18 kg) Male: 44–55 pounds (20–25 kg), Female: 33–44 pounds (15–20 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg) Male: 44–55 pounds (20–25 kg), Female: 33–44 pounds (15–20 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh height comparison:
Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) 10-15 inches (25-38 cm) Male: 25–29 inches (64–74 cm), Female: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) 12.5 inches (31.5 cm) Male: 25–29 inches (64–74 cm), Female: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm)

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $600-$800 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh?
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Puggle is easier than average 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 Puggle vs Azawakh Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh intelligence:
Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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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 Puggle vs Azawakh trainability comparison.
Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Azawakh dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh?
Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Puggle dogs are average watchdogs.
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Azawakh dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh? 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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Puggle dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Azawakh dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Social
Cheerful
Aloof
Affectionate
Loyal
Attentive
Refined
Fierce
Rugged
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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Puggle dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Azawakh dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh?
High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Puggle dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: Azawakh dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh social needs comparison:
Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Puggle dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Azawakh 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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Puggle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Azawakh dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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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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Puggle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Azawakh dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh playfulness comparison:
The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Puggle is a playful breed.
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Average: Azawakhs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh?
Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Average: The Puggle barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Azawakh rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh?
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Puggle breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Azawakh breed.

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh 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.
Puggle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Azawakh dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh?
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 Puggle vs Azawakh Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Puggle bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Azawakh 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 Puggle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh?
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Puggles are commonly healthy dogs.
The Azawakh is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Cherry Eye
Distichiasis
Obesity
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Heart Problems
Skin Allergies
Anesthesia Sensitivity
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Eosinophilic Myositus
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Lacerations
Seizures
Wobbler's Syndrome
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 Puggle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Azawakh should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Puggle and Azawakh breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Puggle: 12 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Azawakh: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh?
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 warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Puggle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Azawakh has an average risk for obesity.
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Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh coat comparison:
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Smooth
Straight
Smooth
Colors
What are the original Border Collie, Puggle and Azawakh 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
Red
White
Brown
Black
Gray
Blue
White
Brown
Brindle
Golden
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh grooming comparison:
Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Puggle requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Azawakh requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh? Border Collie or Puggle or {name3 shedding:
Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Puggle dogs are heavy shedders.
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Azawakh dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh?
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh 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 Puggle vs Azawakh?

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Puggle has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Azawakh 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 Puggle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Azawakh is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Puggle dogs are generally with other pets.
Azawakh dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh? Which dog is more friendly?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Puggle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Azawakh dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh?
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Puggle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Azawakh dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Puggle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Azawakh dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Puggle or Azawakh?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Puggle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Azawakh dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh?
Yes
Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Puggle dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
No
Azawakh dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Puggle is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Azawakh 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.
Puggles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Azawakhs are not the best breed for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh 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 Puggle or Azawakh? 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 Puggle vs Azawakh?

Not really

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

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

Azawakh 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 Puggle vs Azawakh 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 Puggle and Azawakh have?
4-8 puppies 3-5 puppies 4-6 puppies

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Azawakh Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous 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. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds 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
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Breed Registry
Designer Dogs Kennel Club
International Designer Canine Registry
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