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Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Toto Dog or Roseneath Terrier or Sheepdog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Cairn Terrier West Highland White Terrier Border Collie
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Toto Dog
Cairn
Roseneath Terrier
Westie
Westy
White Roseneath Terrier
Poltalloch Terrier
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie?
Small Small Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or West Highland White Terrier? Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie weight comparison:
Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg) Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg) Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie? Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie height comparison:
Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm) Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 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: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?
$700-$1000 $900-$1200 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie?
Very frequent: The Cairn Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie intelligence:
Smart: The Cairn 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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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie trainability comparison.
Cairn Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie?
Cairn Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border 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.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie? Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Fearless
Assertive
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
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.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Border Collie 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: Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie?
High: Cairn Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie social needs comparison:
Cairn Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Cairn Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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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.
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Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:
The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie?
A lot: Cairn Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border 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 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 West Highland White Terrier indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.

Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border 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.
West Highland White Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Border 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 West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie?
Cairn Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
West Highland White Terrier 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 Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Cairn Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.
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.

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison:
Cairn Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie?
Cairn Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Very healthy dog breed.
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border 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
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
White Dog Shaker Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Atopic Dermatitis
Hyperplastic Dermatosis
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
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 West Highland White Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Cairn Terrier, West Highland White Terrier and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Cairn Terrier: 13 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border 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.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The West Highland White 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 Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie? Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie energy level comparison:
Cairn Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Cairn Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
West Highland White Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie?
Cairn Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.

Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie?
0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Cairn Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the West Highland White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie coat comparison:
Waterproof Dense Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Colors
What are the original Cairn Terrier, West Highland White Terrier and Border Collie color?
Black
Gray
Red
Cream
Silver
Brindle
Wheaten
White 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
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie? Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie grooming comparison:
Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie? Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Cairn Terrier dogs shed moderately.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie?
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
Yes See more. Yes See more. No See more.
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie?

Medium

The Cairn Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average 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.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Cairn Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?
Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie?
Cairn Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie?
Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie?
Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie?
Yes
Cairn Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
West Highland White Terrier 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.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
Yes
Cairn Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
West Highland White Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Border 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.
West Highland White Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Cairn Terrier or West Highland White Terrier or Border Collie? Which is better for autism?

Not really

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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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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.

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.
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.

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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border Collie?

Not really

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

West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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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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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 West Highland White Terrier vs Border 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.
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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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Litter Size
How many puppies can Cairn Terrier and West Highland White Terrier and Border Collie have?
2-10 puppies 2-5 puppies 4-8 puppies

Cairn Terrier vs West Highland White Terrier vs Border 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 1908 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 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 Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers 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
Club Espanol De Terriers
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

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