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Name	Doberman Pinscher	Beagle	Border Collie
Origins	Germany	England	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	16	6	38
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Other Names	Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman	English Beagle	Scotch Sheep Dog, Sheepdog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	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.
Breed Recognition	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 New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	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
Price	$800-$1000	$500-$800	$600-$800

General Appearance - Doberman Pinscher vs Beagle vs Border Collie

Size	Medium	Small	Large
Weight	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Doberman Pinscher vs Beagle vs Border Collie

Coat	Fine	Dense	Feathered
Colors	Blue Red Tan Brown White Black	Tan Red Tricolor White Black	Brindle Lilac Sable Blue Gold Red Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Doberman Pinschers shed moderately.	Beagles shed moderately.	Border Collies shed moderately.

Characteristics - Doberman Pinscher vs Beagle vs Border Collie

Temperament	Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient	Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving	Intelligent Alert Tenacious Protective Energetic Responsive Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train.	Beagles are easy to train.	Border Collies are easy to train.
Playfulness	Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Doberman Pinschers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Border Collies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Doberman Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Border Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average.	Beagles need a lot of social interaction.	Border Collies need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.	High: The Beagle is a very vocal breed.	High: The Border Collie is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs.	Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Border Collies are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Beagles can't provide protection for their territory.	Border Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Doberman Pinschers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Border Collies have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Doberman Pinschers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Beagles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Border Collies have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Doberman Pinschers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Border Collies 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.
Apartment Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Border Collies are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Collies adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Beagles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Border Collies tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately 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.

Good With - Doberman Pinscher vs Beagle vs Border Collie

Stranger Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs.	Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.	Border Collies are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children.	Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats.	Beagles are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collies are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Border Collies are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets.	Beagles are generally with other pets.	Border Collies are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Doberman Pinschers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Border Collies are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Doberman Pinscher vs Beagle vs Border Collie

Health Issues	Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Beagle 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	Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome	Beagle Dwarfism Cherry Eye Chinese Beagle Syndrome Distichiasis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Allergies Collie Eye Anomaly Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Border Collies are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise.	Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collies need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Doberman Pinschers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Border Collies don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 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	Average.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	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.
Stinkiness	Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Doberman Pinscher drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Border Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Doberman Pinscher vs Beagle vs Border Collie

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-10 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7	4-8 puppies
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