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Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano Comparison - Dog breed selector: Borders or Picardy Sheepdog or Italian Coarsehaired Pointer? Find the right dog for you

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Name Border Terrier Berger Picard Spinone Italiano
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano breeds.
Borders Picardy Sheepdog
Picardy Shepherd
Berger de Picardie
Italian Coarsehaired Pointer
Italian Griffon
Italian Wire-Haired Pointer
Spinone
Italian Spinone
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which breed is the largest?
Small Large Large
Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano? Compare adult weight ranges.
Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg) 51–71 lb (23–32 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 50-70 pounds (22-31 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg) 61 lb (27.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Border Terrier or Berger Picard or Spinone Italiano? Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano height comparison:
Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (56–61 cm) 23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm) Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) 23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)

Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1200-$1400 $2000-$2500 $1500-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Terrier or Berger Picard or Spinone Italiano?
Very frequent: The Border Terrier is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Berger Picard is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Spinone Italiano is easier than average to get.

Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which breed ranks highest?
Smart: The Border Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which is easiest to train?
Border Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Berger Picard dogs are quite easy to train.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which breed is most alert?
Border Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Berger Picard dogs are good watchdogs.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which breed is most protective?
Border Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Berger Picard dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are average defenders.
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Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano? Compare temperaments.
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Obedient
Outright
Tempered
Fearless
Stubborn
Energetic
Intelligent
Lively
Assertive
Mellow
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Patient
Loyal
Gentle
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Border Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Berger Picard dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Spinone Italiano dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano?
High: Border Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Berger Picard dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Spinone Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano social needs comparison:
Border Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Berger Picard dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Berger Picard dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Spinone Italiano dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Border Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Berger Picard dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Spinone Italiano dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which breed is most vocal?
Average to High: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Berger Picard barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Spinone Italiano rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Berger Picard is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Spinone Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Border Terrier breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Berger Picard 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 Spinone Italiano indoors.

Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which breed is most flexible?
Border Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Berger Picard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Spinone Italiano dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Border Terrier or Berger Picard or Spinone Italiano?
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.
Spinone Italiano 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.

Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Berger Picard has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Spinone Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which uses mouth most during play?
Border Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Berger Picard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Spinone Italiano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Border Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Berger Picard bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Spinone Italiano bite force: Ordinary.

Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Terrier: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Berger Picard: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Spinone Italiano: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Berger Picard can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which has fewer health issues?
The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Berger Picards tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Spinone Italiano is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Border Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Berger Picard should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Spinone Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano health problems comparison:
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Cryptorchidism
Seizures
Malocclusions
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Retinal Dysplasia
Eye Infections
Bloat
Cerebellar Ataxia

Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which breed is most active?
Border Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Berger Picard dogs are high-energy dogs.
Spinone Italiano dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Terrier or Berger Picard or Spinone Italiano? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Border Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Berger Picard dogs need a lot of exercises.
Spinone Italiano dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Terrier or Berger Picard or Spinone Italiano?
Border Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Berger Picard dogs don't need too much sleep.
Spinone Italiano dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which is most prone to obesity?
High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Berger Picard has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Spinone Italiano has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which needs most food?
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.

Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. What colors are available?
Tan
Red
Blue
Grizzle
Wheaten
Gray
Fawn
Brindle
White
Brown
Orange
Roan
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Berger Picard requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Spinone Italiano requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which drools least?
The Border Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Berger Picard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Spinone Italiano is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Berger Picard has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Spinone Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Rough Wiry
Waterproof
Double
Wiry
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Terrier or Berger Picard or Spinone Italiano? Border Terrier or Berger Picard or {name3 shedding:
Border Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Berger Picard dogs shed moderately.
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Spinone Italiano dogs shed none to minimal.
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Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which is best with kids?
Border Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Berger Picard dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Spinone Italiano dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Border Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Berger Picard dogs are generally with other pets.
Spinone Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Terrier or Berger Picard or Spinone Italiano? Which dog is more friendly?
Border Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Berger Picard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Spinone Italiano dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Terrier or Berger Picard or Spinone Italiano?
Border Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Berger Picard dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Spinone Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Terrier or Berger Picard or Spinone Italiano?
Border Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Berger Picard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Spinone Italiano dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano?
Yes
Border Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Berger Picard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Spinone Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Berger Picard is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Spinone Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Berger Picards are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Spinone Italianos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

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 Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which is best for SAR work?

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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

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

Spinone Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. 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 Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which has most puppies?
2-8 puppies 2-10 puppies, average 6 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Border Terrier vs Berger Picard vs Spinone Italiano Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2000 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Border Terrier, Berger Picard, and Spinone Italiano. Which has most recognition?
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
Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc.
Club Espanol De Terriers
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
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.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

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