Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie Comparison – Which dog is better German Hound or Sheepdog?

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Name	Deutsche Bracke	Border Collie
Origins	Germany	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	267	38
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Deutsche Bracke and Border Collie. What other names are these breeds known by?	German Hound Olper Bracke Westphalian Bracke German Bracke	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Deutsche Bracke and a Border Collie. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Deutsche Bracke and a Border Collie. Which breed is heavier?	10-18 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?	14 kg	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Deutsche Bracke or Border Collie? Is a Deutsche Bracke taller than a Border Collie?	16-21 inches (40–53 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?	18.5 inches (40–53 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Deutsche Bracke and a Border Collie. Which breed costs more?	$400-$600	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Deutsche Bracke or Border Collie?	Average: The Deutsche Bracke is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Very smart: Deutsche Bracke is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare training requirements.	Deutsche Bracke dogs are very 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 Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare alertness levels.	Deutsche Bracke dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare territorial behaviors.	Deutsche Bracke dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Deutsche Bracke and a Border Collie. How do their temperaments differ?	Playful Energetic Intelligent Obedient Elegant Versatile Submissive	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie?	Deutsche Bracke dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie?	Average to High: Deutsche Bracke dogs are highly affectionate dogs. 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 Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Deutsche Bracke dogs are a social breed. 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? What's the difference between Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie?	Deutsche Bracke 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? What's the difference between Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie? Which can be better for hunting?	Deutsche Bracke 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

Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average to High: The Deutsche Bracke is a vocal breed. 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
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare play drive and energy.	The Deutsche Bracke is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare living space needs.	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 Deutsche Bracke indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare adaptability levels.	Deutsche Bracke dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Deutsche Bracke or Border Collie?	Deutsche Bracke 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.

Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Deutsche Bracke has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Deutsche Bracke dogs have a higher than 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.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Deutsche Bracke 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

Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Deutsche Bracke: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare climate tolerances.	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 Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Deutsche Bracke and a Border Collie. Which breed is healthier?	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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie?	Rare The Deutsche Bracke 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare activity levels.	Deutsche Bracke dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Deutsche Bracke or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Deutsche Bracke dogs need a lot of exercises.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Deutsche Bracke or Border Collie?	Deutsche Bracke dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare obesity risks.	Low to Average: The Deutsche Bracke has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare daily food needs.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Deutsche Bracke and Border Collie? Compare breed colors.	Black Red White Yellow	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 Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare maintenance needs.	Effortless: The Deutsche Bracke requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare drooling amounts.	The Deutsche Bracke is an average drooler. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Deutsche Bracke has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Deutsche Bracke and a Border Collie? Compare fur types.	Dense Hard	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare bathing frequencies.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Deutsche Bracke or Border Collie? Do Deutsche Bracke dogs shed more than Border Collie dogs?	Deutsche Bracke dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare kid-friendliness.	Deutsche Bracke dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Deutsche Bracke dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Deutsche Bracke or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Deutsche Bracke 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
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Deutsche Bracke or Border Collie?	Deutsche Bracke dogs are not 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 Deutsche Bracke or Border Collie? Can a Deutsche Bracke and a Border Collie be friends? Do Deutsche Bracke dogs get along with Border Collie dogs?	Deutsche Bracke dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie?	Yes Deutsche Bracke 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 Deutsche Bracke 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?	Deutsche Brackes are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare therapy capabilities.	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
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Deutsche Bracke 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.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Deutsche Bracke or a Border Collie? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Deutsche Bracke and Border Collie. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Deutsche Bracke and Border Collie. Which has larger litters?	5-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Deutsche Bracke and Border Collie breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Deutsche Bracke and Border Collie. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Deutsche Bracke vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Deutsche Bracke and Border Collie. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Deutsche Bracke and Border Collie. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Deutsche Bracke and Border Collie. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	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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