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Name	Border Collie	Puggle	Great Dane
Origins	England Scotland Wales	United States	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Designer Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Beagle-Pug	Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Border Collie or Puggle or Great Dane? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Puggle or Great Dane?	Large	Small	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Border Collie or Puggle or Puggle? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	15-40 pounds (7-18 kg)	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 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: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Puggle or Great Dane? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane height comparison:	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 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: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Puggle or Great Dane? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$600-$800	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Puggle or Great Dane?	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Puggle is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane intelligence:	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane trainability comparison.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Great Dane dogs are quite 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 Puggle or Great Dane?	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Puggle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Puggle or Great Dane? 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.	Puggle dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Puggle or Great Dane? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Playful Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Loyal Social Cheerful	Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved
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.	Puggle dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane?	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Puggle dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane social needs comparison:	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Puggle dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Great Dane 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.	Puggle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Puggle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Great Dane 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane playfulness comparison:	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Puggle is a playful breed. See more.	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Puggle barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane 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 Puggle or Great Dane?	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 Great Dane breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane 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.	Average: Great Dane 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 Puggle or Great Dane?	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.	Great Dane 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 Puggle vs Great Dane Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Border Collie or Puggle or Great Dane?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Puggle bite force: Weak.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.
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 Puggle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane mouthiness comparison:	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Puggle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane?	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.	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane 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	Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Cancer Bloat Mitral Valve Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Dilated Cardiomyopathy Persistent Right Aortic Arch Tricuspid Valve 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.	Rare The Puggle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Puggle and Great Dane 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	7-11 years The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane?	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Border Collie or Puggle or Great Dane? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane 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.	Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Puggle or Great Dane? 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.	Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Puggle or Great Dane?	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.	Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Puggle or Great Dane?	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.	8 to 10 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 Puggle vs Great Dane weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Puggle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane coat comparison:	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Smooth Straight	Dense
Colors What are the original Border Collie, Puggle and Great Dane 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 Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Puggle or Great Dane? Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane grooming comparison:	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Puggle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Border Collie or Puggle or Great Dane? Border Collie or Puggle or {name3 shedding:	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Puggle dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Great Dane 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 Puggle or Great Dane?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane 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 Puggle vs Great Dane?	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Puggle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Great Dane 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 Puggle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane 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.	Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Puggle or Great Dane? Which dog is more friendly?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Puggle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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 Puggle or Great Dane?	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Puggle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Puggle or Great Dane?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Puggle dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Puggle or Great Dane?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Puggle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Great Dane 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 Great Dane?	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.	Yes Great Dane 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.	Yes Puggle is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Great Dane 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.	Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane 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 Puggle or Great Dane? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Puggle vs Great Dane?	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Puggle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Great Dane 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.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane 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 Puggle and Great Dane have?	4-8 puppies	3-5 puppies	10-15 puppies
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Border Collie vs Puggle vs Great Dane 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 in 1887 as a Working 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 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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	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

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