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Name	Brittany	Border Collie	Australian Cattle Dog
Origins	France	England Scotland Wales	Australia
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Group	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	26	38	56
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Other Names What other names do they have?	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Blue Heeler Cattle Dog Red Heeler Queensland Heeler
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Brittany or Border Collie or Border Collie? Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog weight comparison:	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	46 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog? Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog height comparison:	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog? Which is more expensive?	$700-$800	$600-$800	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog?	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Australian Cattle Dog is quite easy to get.

Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog intelligence:	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog trainability comparison.	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog?	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog? Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Aggressive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Brittany dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog?	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog social needs comparison:	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Cattle Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	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.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog playfulness comparison:	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog?	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog 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 Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog?	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 Brittany indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Australian Cattle Dog breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog?	Brittany dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.

Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog?	The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Deafness
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Australian Cattle Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Brittany, Border Collie and Australian Cattle Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Cattle Dog: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Brittany can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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 average to cold weather conditions The Australian Cattle Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog? Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog energy level comparison:	Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog?	Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1.5 to 2.5 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? Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Cattle Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog coat comparison:	Feathered	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Dense
Colors What are the original Brittany, Border Collie and Australian Cattle Dog color?	White Orange Liver Roan	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	Red Blue Speckled Mottled
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog? Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog? Brittany or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog 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: Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog 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, Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog?	Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog?	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog?	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog?	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog?	Yes Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Cattle Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good 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: Brittany or Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as 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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog?	Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Cattle Dog 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.

Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog 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 Brittany and Border Collie and Australian Cattle Dog have?	1-11 puppies, average 6	4-8 puppies	1-7 puppies, average 5
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Brittany vs Border Collie vs Australian Cattle Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1980 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	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

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