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Name	Cairn Terrier	Golden Retriever	Bearded Collie
Origins	Scotland	Scotland	Scotland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Toto Dog Cairn	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Argle Bargle Beardie Mountain Collie Highland Collie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie?	Small	Large	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie weight comparison:	Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie? Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie height comparison:	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	21 inches (53.5 cm)

Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie? Which is more expensive?	$700-$1000	$1000-$2000	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie?	Very frequent: The Cairn Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Bearded Collie is easier than average to get.

Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie intelligence:	Smart: The Cairn Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Bearded Collie dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie trainability comparison.	Cairn Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie?	Cairn Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie? Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Courageous Intelligent Fearless Assertive	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Active Alert Intelligent Confident Lively Assertive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Cairn Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie?	High: Cairn Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Bearded Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie social needs comparison:	Cairn Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Cairn Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Cairn Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever 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.	Bearded 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie playfulness comparison:	The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Bearded Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie?	A lot: Cairn Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Bearded Collie is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie?	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 Cairn Terrier indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Bearded Collie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cairn Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bearded Collie 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 Cairn Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bearded Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie mouthiness comparison:	Cairn Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie?	Cairn Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Bearded Collie 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: Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie health problems comparison:	Cataracts Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Cryptorchidism Glaucoma Craniomandibular Osteopathy Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy Microvascular Dysplasia Portosystemic Vascular Anomaly (PSVA)	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Arthritis Addison's Disease Eye Diseases
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Cairn Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Bearded Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Cairn Terrier, Golden Retriever and Bearded Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Cairn Terrier: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Bearded Collie: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cairn Terrier 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 cold weather conditions The Bearded Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie? Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie energy level comparison:	Cairn Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cairn Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Bearded Collie dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie?	Cairn Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bearded Collie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie?	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Cairn Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bearded Collie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie coat comparison:	Waterproof	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Feathered
Colors What are the original Cairn Terrier, Golden Retriever and Bearded Collie color?	Black Gray Red Cream Silver Brindle Wheaten	Golden Light	Black Blue Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie? Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie grooming comparison:	Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie? Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Cairn Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes 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, Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie?	Medium ⏺ The Cairn Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Bearded Collie has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Cairn Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Bearded Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Cairn Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Bearded Collie dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are 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 Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie?	Cairn Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie?	Yes Cairn Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bearded Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Cairn Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Bearded Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Cairn Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bearded Collies are usually recommended for elderly people.

Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie 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: Cairn Terrier or Golden Retriever or Bearded Collie? 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: Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie?	Not really Cairn Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bearded Collie 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.

Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie 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 Cairn Terrier and Golden Retriever and Bearded Collie have?	2-10 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-12 puppies
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Cairn Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Bearded Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1976 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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 Club Espanol De Terriers	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	No data available

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