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Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Catahoula Cur or Lab or Sheepdog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Catahoula Leopard Dog Labrador Retriever Border Collie
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Catahoula Cur
Catahoula Hound
Catahoula Hog Dog
Lab
Labrador
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?
Large
Medium
Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie weight comparison:
55-80 pounds (16-37 kg) Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 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?
67.5 pounds (26.5 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie height comparison:
Male: 22-26 inches (56-58 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 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: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?
$300-$500 $1000-$2000 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?
Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie trainability comparison.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are very 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: Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Labrador Retriever 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 Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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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: Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie?
Average to High: Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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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
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie social needs comparison:
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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?
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Labrador Retriever 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?
Their prey drive is low.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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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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Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:
Average: Catahoula Leopard Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Labrador Retriever 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: Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie?
Low to Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog rarely barks.
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Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Catahoula Leopard Dog breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.

Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Labrador Retriever 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Labrador Retriever 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.

Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Catahoula Leopard Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

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 Catahoula Leopard Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison:
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, 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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Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie?
The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Labrador Retriever 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.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Deafness
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Catahoula Leopard Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Labrador Retriever 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.
Life Expectancy
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Catahoula Leopard Dog, Labrador Retriever and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Catahoula Leopard Dog: 12 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie?
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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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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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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Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?
3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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? Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie coat comparison:
Smooth Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Colors
What are the original Catahoula Leopard Dog, Labrador Retriever and Border Collie color?
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
Blue
Silver
Brown
Brindle
Tricolor
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
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, Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Catahoula Leopard Dog requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are low shedders.
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Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?
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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie?

Medium

The Catahoula Leopard Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high 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 Catahoula Leopard Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very 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: Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie?
Yes
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Labrador Retriever 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?
No
Catahoula Leopard Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Labrador Retriever 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?
Catahoula Leopard Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever 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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Yes

This breed makes good 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: Catahoula Leopard Dog or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Which is better for autism?

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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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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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: Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie?

Not really

Catahoula Leopard Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes 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.

Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever 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 Catahoula Leopard Dog and Labrador Retriever and Border Collie have?
8-12 puppies 5-10 puppies 4-8 puppies

Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. 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
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
United Kennel Club
Animal Research Foundation
American Rare Breed Association
Foundation Stock Service
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
Canadian Canine Registry
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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