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Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sheepdog or Bjelkier or Bobtail? Find the right dog for you

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Name Border Collie Samoyed Old English Sheepdog
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog breeds.
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Bobtail
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which breed is the largest?
Large Medium Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 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: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog? Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog height comparison:
Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51 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: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (51 cm)

Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $1200-$1500 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog?
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Old English Sheepdog is quite easy to get.

Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which breed ranks highest?
Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Old English Sheepdog dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which is easiest to train?
Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which breed is most alert?
Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which breed is most protective?
Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog? Compare temperaments.
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Playful
Funny
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Sociable
Adaptable
Bubbly
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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Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Old English Sheepdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog?
High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Old English Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog social needs comparison:
Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Samoyed dogs are a social breed.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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 Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home.
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Old English Sheepdog 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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Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Average: The Old English Sheepdog barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which breed is most playful?
The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Old English Sheepdog is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Samoyed indoors.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Old English Sheepdog indoors.

Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which breed is most flexible?
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Old English Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog?
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Samoyed 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.
Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Old English Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which uses mouth most during play?
Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Old English Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.

Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Old English Sheepdog: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which handles climate changes best?
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 cold weather
The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Old English Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which has fewer health issues?
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Old English Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
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 Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Old English Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Entropion
Diabetes
Heat Intolerance

Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which breed is most active?
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Old English Sheepdog 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 Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog?
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which is most prone to obesity?
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 Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Old English Sheepdog's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which needs most food?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.

Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. What colors are available?
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
Cream
White
Biscuit
Gray
Blue
White
Grizzle
Merle
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which drools least?
The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Old English Sheepdog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Old English Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Dense Waterproof
Shaggy
Double
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which requires most frequent baths?
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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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog? Border Collie or Samoyed or {name3 shedding:
Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs are heavy shedders.
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Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which is best with kids?
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog? Which dog is more friendly?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog?
Yes
Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Old English Sheepdog 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
Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Old English Sheepdog 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.
Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Old English Sheepdogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which is best suited for service work?

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 Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

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

Old English Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which has most military use?

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 Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which has most puppies?
4-8 puppies 4-6 puppies 5-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. What's recommended?

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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Border Collie vs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Border Collie, Samoyed, and Old English Sheepdog. Which has most recognition?
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
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

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