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Name	Border Terrier	Norwich Terrier	Newfoundland
Origins	England Scotland	United Kingdom	Canada
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	92	105	36
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Other Names	Russian Bear Schnauzer, Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, Riesenschnauzer	Trumpington Terrier, Cantab Terrier, Jones Terrier, Prick-Eared Norwich Terrier	Newf, Newfie, The Gentle Giant, Blackbear
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed 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	No set	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
Price	$1200-$1400	$1400-$2000	$1500-$2000

General Appearance - Border Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Newfoundland

Size	Small	Small	Giant
Weight	Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg)	10-12 pounds (4.5-5.5 kg)	Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg)
Avg. Weight	Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg)	11 pounds (4.5-5.5 kg)	Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg)
Height	Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	Male: 27-29 inches (69-74 cm), Female: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	Male: 28 inches (71.5 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)

Hair & Care - Border Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Newfoundland

Coat	Rough	Wiry Soft	Fluffy Waterproof Thick
Colors	Blue Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten	Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten Black	Gray Brown White Black
Grooming	Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Norwich Terrier requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Border Terriers shed none to minimal.	Norwich Terriers shed none to minimal.	Newfoundlands are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Border Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Newfoundland

Temperament	Affectionate Outright Tempered Intelligent Alert Fearless Obedient	Affectionate Sensitive Energetic Intelligent	Cheerful Intelligent Social Gentle Courageous Loyal Sweet
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Border Terrier's has great intelligence.	Smart: Norwich Terrier's has great intelligence.	Smart: Newfoundland's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Border Terriers are easy to train.	Norwich Terriers are easy to train.	Newfoundlands are easy to train.
Playfulness	Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Norwich Terrier is a playful breed.	Newfoundlands, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Border Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Border Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Norwich Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.	Newfoundlands are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Border Terriers need for social interaction is average.	Norwich Terriers need for social interaction is average.	Newfoundlands are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The Norwich Terrier is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Newfoundland rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Border Terriers are good watchdogs.	Norwich Terriers are average watchdogs.	Newfoundlands are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Border Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Norwich Terriers are average defenders.	Newfoundlands are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Norwich Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Newfoundland has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Border Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Norwich Terriers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Newfoundlands have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Norwich Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Newfoundlands have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Border Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Norwich Terriers 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.	Newfoundlands have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Border Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.	Newfoundlands are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Border Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norwich Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Newfoundlands adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.	Newfoundlands 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Border Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Newfoundland

Stranger Friendly	Border Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Newfoundlands are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Border Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Newfoundlands are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Border Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are cat-friendly dogs.	Newfoundlands are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Border Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Norwich Terriers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Newfoundlands are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Norwich Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Newfoundland is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Norwich Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Newfoundlands are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Border Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Norwich Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Newfoundlands are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Border Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Norwich Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Newfoundlands are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Border Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Norwich Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Newfoundland breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Border Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Newfoundland

Health Issues	The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Norwich Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Cryptorchidism Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Malocclusions Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Seizures	No set	Addison's Disease Bloat Cancer Cataracts Cherry Eye Cystinuria Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years	9-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	No
Energy Level	Border Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Norwich Terriers are high energy dogs.	Newfoundlands have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Border Terriers have an average exercise need.	Norwich Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Newfoundlands have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Border Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Norwich Terriers don't need too much sleep.	Newfoundlands sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	High: The Norwich Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Norwich Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Newfoundland can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Norwich Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Newfoundland has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Border Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Norwich Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Newfoundland is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.

Reproducibility - Border Terrier vs Norwich Terrier vs Newfoundland

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	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.
Litter Size	2-8 puppies	1-3 puppies	4-12 puppies
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