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Name	English Springer Spaniel	English Pointer	Border Collie
Origins	England	England	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	27	113	38
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Springer Spaniel	English Pointer	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or English Pointer? English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie weight comparison:	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)	44-66 pounds (20-30 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?	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie? English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie height comparison:	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 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: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?	$700-$800	$400-$500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie?	Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The English Pointer is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie intelligence:	Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie trainability comparison.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	English Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	English Pointer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie? 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. See more.	English Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie? English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate Social Cheerful	Active Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Outright Tempered Kind Amiable	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	English Pointer 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: English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie?	High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: English Pointer 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.
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Social Needs English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	English Pointer 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?	The wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	English Pointer 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?	English Springer Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	English Pointer 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

English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:	The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.	The English Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie?	Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The English Pointer barks occasionally. 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 English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie?	Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Pointer 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

English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie 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.	English Pointer 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: English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie?	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.	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.

English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Pointer 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 English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The English Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	English Pointer dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie?	English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	English Pointers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Ear Infections Ectropion Retinal Dysplasia Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans
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).	Frequent The English Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do English Springer Spaniel, English Pointer and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of English Pointer: 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: English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer 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. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.

English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie? English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie energy level comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	English Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	English Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie?	English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	English Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie?	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The English Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie coat comparison:	Feathered	Dense	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Colors What are the original English Springer Spaniel, English Pointer and Border Collie color?	Black Tan White Liver	Black White Brown 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 Which dog is easy to maintain, English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie? English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie grooming comparison:	Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The English Pointer requires minimal grooming. 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 English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie? English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or {name3 shedding:	English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	English Pointer dogs shed none to minimal. 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: English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie?	Medium ⏺ The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The English Pointer 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 English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The English Pointer 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.

English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	English Pointer 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 English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	English Pointer 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 English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	English Pointer dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	English Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer or Border Collie?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	English Pointer 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: English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie?	Yes English Springer Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes English Pointer 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 English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Pointer 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?	English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	English Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer 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: English Springer Spaniel or English Pointer 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.
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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.	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?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie?	Not really English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really English Pointer 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.

English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer 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 English Springer Spaniel and English Pointer and Border Collie have?	4-10 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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English Springer Spaniel vs English Pointer vs Border Collie 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 1878 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?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	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	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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