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Name	Border Collie	Whippet	Irish Wolfhound
Origins	England Scotland Wales	England	Ireland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	38	61	73
Reviews	13	2	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Snap Dog English Whippet	Cu Faoil
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Border Collie or Whippet or Irish Wolfhound? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Whippet or Irish Wolfhound?	Large	Medium	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Border Collie or Whippet or Whippet? Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	120 pounds (54.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Whippet or Irish Wolfhound? Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound height comparison:	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	28-35 inches (71-90 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: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)

Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Whippet or Irish Wolfhound? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$800-$1200	$1800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Whippet or Irish Wolfhound?	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.

Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound intelligence:	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound trainability comparison.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Wolfhound 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 Whippet or Irish Wolfhound?	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Whippet or Irish Wolfhound? 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.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Whippet or Irish Wolfhound? Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful
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.	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound?	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound social needs comparison:	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish Wolfhound 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.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Irish Wolfhound 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 Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound playfulness comparison:	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound 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 Whippet or Irish Wolfhound?	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound 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.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Wolfhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Whippet or Irish Wolfhound?	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound?	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy Liver Shunt
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 Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Irish Wolfhound 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 Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Whippet and Irish Wolfhound 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 Whippet: 13 years	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound?	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 warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Wolfhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Border Collie or Whippet or Irish Wolfhound? Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound energy level comparison:	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Whippet or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Whippet or Irish Wolfhound?	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.	Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Whippet or Irish Wolfhound?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1 to 2 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 Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound coat comparison:	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Fine Short Close in texture	Wiry Rough
Colors What are the original Border Collie, Whippet and Irish Wolfhound 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 Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Whippet or Irish Wolfhound? Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound grooming comparison:	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Border Collie or Whippet or Irish Wolfhound? Border Collie or Whippet or {name3 shedding:	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Irish Wolfhound 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 Whippet or Irish Wolfhound?	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.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound 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 Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound?	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound 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 Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Whippet or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Wolfhound 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 Whippet or Irish Wolfhound?	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Whippet or Irish Wolfhound?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound 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 Whippet or Irish Wolfhound?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound?	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Wolfhound 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 Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Wolfhound 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.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Wolfhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound 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 Whippet or Irish Wolfhound? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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 Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound?	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Wolfhound 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.	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 Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound 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 Whippet and Irish Wolfhound have?	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	3-4 puppies
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Border Collie vs Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound 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 1888 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 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 Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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	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 Irish Wolfhound Club Of America

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