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English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Springer Spaniel or Argle Bargle or Nizinny? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Springer Spaniel Bearded Collie Polish Lowland Sheepdog
OriginsEngland flagEngland Scotland flagScotland Poland flagPoland
Group Gun Dog Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Springer Spaniel Argle Bargle
Beardie
Mountain Collie
Highland Collie
Nizinny
Valee Sheepdog
Polski Owczarek Nizinny
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? Which is the smallest dog, English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?
Medium Large
Medium
Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Bearded Collie? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog weight comparison:
Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg) 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg) 30-50 pounds (14-23 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg) 50 pounds (22.5 kg) 40 pounds (18.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog height comparison:
Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm) 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) 16-20 inches (41-51 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm) 21 inches (53.5 cm) 18 inches (46 cm)

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? Which is more expensive?
$700-$800 $1200-$1400 $1500-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?
Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Bearded Collie is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is easier than average to get.

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog intelligence:
Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The Bearded Collie dogs have great intelligence.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Trainability
English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog trainability comparison.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Bearded Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Bearded Collie dogs are good watchdogs.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Bearded Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Lively
Assertive
Agile
Lively
Outright
Tempered
Selfish
Confidence
Perceptive
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog?
High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Bearded Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog social needs comparison:
English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Bearded Collie dogs are a social breed.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Bearded Collie dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
English Springer Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Bearded 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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Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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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English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog playfulness comparison:
The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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The Bearded Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog?
Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Bearded Collie is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?
Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Bearded Collie breed in the home.
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 Polish Lowland Sheepdog indoors.

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
English Springer Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Bearded Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?
English Springer Spaniel 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.
Bearded Collie 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.
Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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.

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bearded Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Polish Lowland Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Bearded Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog mouthiness comparison:
English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bearded Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog?
English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
The Bearded Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Polish Lowland Sheepdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Ear Infections
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Arthritis
Addison's Disease
Eye Diseases
No data available
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The English Springer Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Bearded Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog lifespan comparison. How long do English Springer Spaniel, Bearded Collie and Polish Lowland Sheepdog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Bearded Collie: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Polish Lowland Sheepdog: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog?
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 Bearded Collie 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 Polish Lowland Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?
3 to 4.5 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. 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? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bearded Collie's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has an average risk for obesity.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog coat comparison:
Feathered Feathered Fluffy
Shaggy
Colors
What are the original English Springer Spaniel, Bearded Collie and Polish Lowland Sheepdog color?
Black
Tan
White
Liver
Black
Blue
Brown
Fawn
Black
Gray
White
Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog grooming comparison:
Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Advanced: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or {name3 shedding:
English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Bearded Collie dogs shed above average.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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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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Hypoallergenic
English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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, English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog?

Medium

The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Bearded Collie has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Bearded Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Bearded Collie dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? Which dog is more friendly?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Bearded Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Bearded Collie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Bearded Collie dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Bearded Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog?
Yes
English Springer Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Bearded Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Bearded Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Polish Lowland Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Bearded Collies are usually recommended for elderly people.
Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? 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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Yes

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

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.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog?

Not really

English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Bearded Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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.

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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 English Springer Spaniel and Bearded Collie and Polish Lowland Sheepdog have?
4-10 puppies 4-12 puppies 2-6 puppies

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1976 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2001 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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
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
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