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Name	Border Collie	Tibetan Terrier	Beagle
Origins	England Scotland Wales	Tibet	England
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	38	101	6
Reviews	13	4	10
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Dokhi Apso Tsang Apso	English Beagle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle?	Large	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Terrier? Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	18-30 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	24 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle? Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle height comparison:	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	14-17 inches (36-43 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1200-$2000	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle?	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Tibetan Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.

Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle 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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle trainability comparison.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle?	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle? 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.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle? Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Energetic Sensitive Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Reserved Amiable	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet
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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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 Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle?	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Tibetan Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle social needs comparison:	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	Tibetan Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle playfulness comparison:	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Tibetan Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Tibetan Terrier rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. 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 Tibetan Terrier or Beagle?	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Tibetan Terrier breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle 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.	Tibetan Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle?	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Tibetan Terrier 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.	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle?	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Tibetan Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hyperthyroidism Distichiasis Lens Luxation	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle 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.	Average The Tibetan Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Tibetan Terrier and Beagle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Tibetan Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Tibetan Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle? Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle energy level comparison:	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Tibetan Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle?	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Tibetan Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 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 Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Tibetan Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle coat comparison:	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Thick Smooth	Dense
Colors What are the original Border Collie, Tibetan Terrier and Beagle 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 Gray White Silver	Black Tan Red White Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle? Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle grooming comparison:	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle? Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Beagle 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 Tibetan Terrier or Beagle?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes 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 Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle?	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Tibetan Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Tibetan Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle? Which dog is more friendly?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
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 Tibetan Terrier or Beagle?	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle?	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Tibetan Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Beagle 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 Tibetan Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle 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.	Tibetan Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Border Collie or Tibetan Terrier or Beagle? 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.
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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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle?	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Tibetan Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes 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 Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle 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 Tibetan Terrier and Beagle have?	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7
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Border Collie vs Tibetan Terrier vs Beagle 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 1973 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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	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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