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Compare Border Collie and Toy Poodle. Which is better: Border Collie or Toy Poodle or Goldendoodle?
Name | Border Collie | Toy Poodle | Goldendoodle |
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Group | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 38 | 449 | 447 |
Reviews | 13 | 5 | 7 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle breeds. |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
Barbone Pudle Teacup Poodle Teddy Poodle |
Curly Retriever Goldenpoo Curly Golden |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Cross Breed |
Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is the largest? | Large | Small | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) | Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg) | Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) | Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg) | Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Toy Poodle or Goldendoodle? Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle height comparison: | Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) | 13-24 inches (33-61 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) | 18.5 inches (47 cm) |
Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Find price differences between these breeds. | $600-$800 | $1000-$1500 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Toy Poodle or Goldendoodle? | Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get. | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. | 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 Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which breed ranks highest? | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which is easiest to train? | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. | Toy Poodle dogs are very easy to train. | Goldendoodle dogs are very easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is most alert? | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. | Goldendoodle dogs are average watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is most protective? | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are average defenders. | Goldendoodle dogs are not the best to protect their territory. |
Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle? Compare temperaments. |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable |
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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. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle? | High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Toy Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Goldendoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle social needs comparison: | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Toy Poodle dogs are a social breed. | Goldendoodle dogs need for social interaction is average. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Toy Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Goldendoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
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. | Toy Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Goldendoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is most vocal? | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. | Average to High: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed. | Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is most playful? | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. | The Toy Poodle is a playful breed. | The Goldendoodle is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which adapts best to small spaces? | It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home. | Very house-friendly dog the Toy Poodle breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Goldendoodle breed. |
Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is most flexible? | Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Toy Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Goldendoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Toy Poodle or Goldendoodle? | Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Toy Poodle 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. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which uses mouth most during play? | Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Toy Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Goldendoodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Toy Poodle bite force: Weak. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Goldendoodle bite force: Ordinary. |
Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which breed lives longest? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Toy Poodle: 15 years |
9-15 years The average lifespan of Goldendoodle: 12 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. 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. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. 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 Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs. |
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 Toy Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Rare The Goldendoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans |
Heart Murmurs Slipped Stifle Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Ear Infections Skin Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Addison's Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis |
Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is most active? | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Goldendoodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Toy Poodle or Goldendoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. | Toy Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Goldendoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Toy Poodle or Goldendoodle? | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. | Toy Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Goldendoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Toy Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Goldendoodle has an average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which needs most food? | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. | 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. |
Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | Yes See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. 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 |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot |
Black Gray Red White Brown Yellow |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which requires most maintenance? | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which drools least? | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Toy Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Goldendoodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long |
Dense Curly Thick |
Curly Wavy Smooth Straight |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which requires most frequent baths? | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Toy Poodle or Goldendoodle? Border Collie or Toy Poodle or {name3 shedding: | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. | Toy Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. | Goldendoodle dogs shed moderately. |
Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which is best with kids? | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Goldendoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. | Toy Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Goldendoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Toy Poodle or Goldendoodle? Which dog is more friendly? | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Toy Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Goldendoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Toy Poodle or Goldendoodle? | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Toy Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Goldendoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Toy Poodle or Goldendoodle? | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Goldendoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle? |
Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Toy Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Goldendoodle 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 Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Goldendoodle 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. | Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which is best suited for service work? | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | 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, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. 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, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. 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, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Goldendoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. 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 Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Which has most puppies? | 4-8 puppies | 2-4 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Border Collie vs Toy Poodle vs Goldendoodle Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Border Collie, Toy Poodle, and Goldendoodle. 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 | Dog Registry of America Inc. |
Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry |
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