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Name	Chinese Crested	Afghan Hound	Border Collie
Origins	China	Afghanistan	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Crested Puff Chinese Crested	Da Kochyano Spay Eastern Greyhound Persian Greyhound Ogar Afgan Sage Balochi Tazhi Spay Tazi Baluchi Hound	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	Small	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Afghan Hound? Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie weight comparison:	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg) Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 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?	8 pounds (4 kg)	57 pounds (28 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie height comparison:	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)	27-29 inches (69-74 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?	11.5 inches (29 cm)	28 inches (71.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$2000-$2500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	Very frequent: The Chinese Crested is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Afghan Hound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low: The Afghan Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie trainability comparison.	Chinese Crested dogs are easy to train. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Border 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: Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	Chinese Crested dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Chinese Crested dogs are average defenders. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Happy Alert Affectionate Lively Tempered Sweet	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Chinese Crested dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Afghan Hound 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie?	Average to High: Chinese Crested dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Afghan Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Chinese Crested dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Chinese Crested dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Chinese Crested dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Afghan Hound 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:	Average: Chinese Cresteds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie?	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie 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 Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	Very house-friendly dog the Chinese Crested breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Afghan Hound breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Chinese Crested dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Afghan Hound 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: Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	Chinese Crested 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.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chinese Crested bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Afghan Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border 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 Chinese Crested has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Afghan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison:	Chinese Crested dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Afghan Hound 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.

Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie?	The Chinese Crested is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Afghan Hound 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	Epilepsy Deafness Glaucoma Lens Luxation Loose Teeth	Cataracts Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism	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 Chinese Crested should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Afghan Hound 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Chinese Crested, Afghan Hound and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Chinese Crested: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Afghan Hound: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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.

Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie energy level comparison:	Chinese Crested dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Afghan Hound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Chinese Crested dogs exercise need is minimal.	Afghan Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	Chinese Crested dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Afghan Hound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Afghan Hound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie coat comparison:	Silky Thick Double Hairless	Fine	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Colors What are the original Chinese Crested, Afghan Hound and Border Collie color?	Black Blue Cream White Chocolate Palomino Apricot Slate	Black Tan Red Blue Cream White Silver	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, Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie grooming comparison:	Average: The Chinese Crested requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or {name3 shedding:	Chinese Crested dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie 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: Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	1-2 weeks Very frequent. This breed has famously high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 1-2 weeks. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie?	Medium ⏺ The Chinese Crested has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Hound has an average 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 Chinese Crested is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Afghan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Chinese Crested dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Afghan Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Chinese Crested dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	Chinese Crested dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Afghan Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	Chinese Crested dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie?	Chinese Crested dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Afghan Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie?	Yes Chinese Crested dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Afghan Hound 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 Chinese Crested is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Afghan Hound 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?	Chinese Cresteds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Afghan Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Chinese Crested or Afghan Hound or Border Collie? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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: Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie?	Not really Chinese Crested breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Afghan Hound 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.
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.

Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound 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. 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 Chinese Crested and Afghan Hound and Border Collie have?	2-5 puppies	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Chinese Crested vs Afghan Hound vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Hound 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 Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds 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 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	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

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