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Name	Border Collie	Wire Fox Terrier	Welsh Terrier
Origins	England Scotland Wales	England	Wales
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	38	99	109
Reviews	11	1	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Foxie Wire Hair Fox Terrier Wirehaired Terrier Wire Fox Terrier	Welshie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier?	Large	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier? Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	Male: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg), Female: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 17.5 pounds (8 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)	Male: 20.5 pounds (9 kg), Female: 20.5 pounds (9 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier? Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier height comparison:	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 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)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier coat comparison:	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Wiry	Wiry Soft Waterproof
Colors What are the original Border Collie, Wire Fox Terrier and Welsh Terrier color?	Black & White Tricolor Tan Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Black Brindle Gold Lilac Red Sable Sable Merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red White & Red Merle White Ticked Seal Slate White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	White White & Black White & Tan White & Black & Tan White & Tan & Black	Tan Grizzle Black
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier? Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Wire Fox Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Welsh Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier? Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Border Collies shed moderately. See more.	Wire Fox Terriers shed none to minimal. See more.	Welsh Terriers shed none to minimal. 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 Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.

Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier? Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Alert Tenacious Protective Energetic Responsive Loyal	Alert Fearless Keen Intelligent Bold Friendly Quick	Alert Intelligent Independent Friendly Spirited Loving
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier 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 Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier trainability comparison.	Border Collies are easy to train. See more.	Wire Fox Terriers are easy to train. See more.	Welsh Terriers are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Wire Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Welsh Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Border Collies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Wire Fox Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Welsh Terriers 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 Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier?	High: Border Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Wire Fox Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Welsh Terriers are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier social needs comparison:	Border Collies need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Wire Fox Terriers need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Welsh Terriers need for social interaction is average. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Wire Fox Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Welsh Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier?	Border Collies are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Wire Fox Terriers are average watchdogs. See more.	Welsh Terriers are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Border Collies are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Wire Fox Terriers strongly protect their territory. See more.	Welsh Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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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 Wire Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Welsh Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Wire Fox Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Welsh Terrier bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Border Collies have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Wire Fox Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Welsh Terriers have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Border Collies have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Wire Fox Terriers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Welsh Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Border Collies 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.	Wire Fox Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Welsh Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier?	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 Wire Fox Terrier indoors.	Apartment-friendly dog the Welsh Terrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Border Collies adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Wire Fox Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Welsh Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier?	Border Collies tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Wire Fox Terriers 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.

Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Border Collies are average friendly towards strangers.	Wire Fox Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Welsh Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Border Collies are generally with other pets.	Wire Fox Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Welsh Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier?	Border Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.	Wire Fox Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Welsh Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier?	Border Collies are average friendly towards cats.	Wire Fox Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Welsh Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier?	Border Collies are average friendly towards other dogs.	Wire Fox Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Welsh Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier?	Yes Border Collies are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Wire Fox Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Welsh Terriers 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 Wire Fox Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Welsh Terrier 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.	Wire Fox Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Welsh Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Health Comparison

Health Issues Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier?	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Wire Fox Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Welsh Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier health problems comparison:	Allergies Collie Eye Anomaly Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Arthritis Deafness Epilepsy Eye Problems Legg-perthes Disease	Skin Irritation
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 Wire Fox Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Welsh Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Wire Fox Terrier and Welsh Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wire Fox Terrier: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Welsh Terrier: 12 years
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Hypoallergenic Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier? Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier energy level comparison:	Border Collies are high-energy dogs.	Wire Fox Terriers are high-energy dogs.	Welsh Terriers are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Border Collies need a lot of exercises.	Wire Fox Terriers need a lot of exercises.	Welsh Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier?	Border Collies don't need too much sleep.	Wire Fox Terriers don't need too much sleep.	Welsh Terriers don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier?	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.	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 Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Wire Fox Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Welsh Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Wire Fox Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Welsh Terrier 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 Wire Fox Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Welsh Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier 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 Wire Fox Terrier or Welsh Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	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 Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier?	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Wire Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Welsh Terrier 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 Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier 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 Wire Fox Terrier and Welsh Terrier have?	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Border Collie vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Welsh Terrier 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 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers 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 United Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.

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