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Name	Entlebucher Mountain Dog	Poodle	Border Collie
Origins	Switzerland	Germany France	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Guard Dogs	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Entelbucher Cattle Dog Entlebucher Entlebucher Sennenhund	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Border Collie?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Poodle? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie weight comparison:	55-66 pounds (25-30 kg)	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 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?	60.5 pounds (27.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Border Collie? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie height comparison:	19-20 inches (48-51 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$1000-$1500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Border Collie?	Frequent: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie trainability comparison.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Poodle dogs are 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: Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Border Collie?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Poodle 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 Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Border Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Border Collie? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Agile Loyal Devoted Selfish Confidence	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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: Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie?	Average to High: Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. 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 Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. 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

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:	The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a playful breed. See more.	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie?	Average: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Poodle 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Border Collie?	It is not recommended to keep the Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle 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

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie?	The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Poodle 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: Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying	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 Entlebucher Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Poodle 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.
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Life Expectancy Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Poodle and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Entlebucher Mountain Dog: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 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: Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Entlebucher Mountain Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Border Collie? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie energy level comparison:	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.	Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Border Collie?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Border Collie?	4 to 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? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie coat comparison:	Shiny	Curly	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Colors What are the original Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Poodle and Border Collie color?	Black Tan White Yellow	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	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, Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Border Collie? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog requires minimal grooming. 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 Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Border Collie? Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or {name3 shedding:	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Poodle 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: Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Border Collie?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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 Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No 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, Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie?	Medium ⏺ The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Poodle 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 Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Poodle 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.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

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

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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: Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Poodle or Border Collie? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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?	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: Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie?	Not really Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Poodle breed usually likes 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?	Yes 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.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle 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 Entlebucher Mountain Dog and Poodle and Border Collie have?	7-8 puppies	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Poodle vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle 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?	No data available	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 Canadian Canine Registry	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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