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Name	Finnish Lapphund	Border Collie	Podenco Canario
Origins	Finland	England Scotland Wales	Spain
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario breeds.	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Canarian Hound Canarian Warren Hound Canary Islands Hound Canary Islands Warren Hound
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario? Compare adult weight ranges.	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 44-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 37-46 pounds (17-21 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	39.5 pounds (18 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or Podenco Canario? Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario height comparison:	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 21-25 inches (53-63,5 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$600-$800	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or Podenco Canario?	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Average: The Podenco Canario is a commonly available dog breed.

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Podenco Canario dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which is easiest to train?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which breed is most alert?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which breed is most protective?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario? Compare temperaments.	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Active Intelligent Friendly Calm Fast
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	Podenco Canario dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario?	High: Finnish Lapphund 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.	Average: Podenco Canario dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario social needs comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Podenco Canario is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. 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.	Podenco Canario dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Podenco Canario rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which breed is most playful?	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Podenco Canario is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Podenco Canario breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which breed is most flexible?	Finnish Lapphund 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.	Average: Podenco Canario dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or Podenco Canario?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Podenco Canario has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which uses mouth most during play?	Finnish Lapphund 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.	Podenco Canario dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Podenco Canario bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Podenco Canario: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. 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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which has fewer health issues?	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Podenco Canarios are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund 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.	Rare The Podenco Canario should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	No data available

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Podenco Canario has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which needs most food?	2 to 2.5 cup 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.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. What colors are available?	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde	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	White Brown Yellow Chocolate
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which requires most maintenance?	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.	Average: The Podenco Canario requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which drools least?	The Finnish Lapphund 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.	The Podenco Canario is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Podenco Canario has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fluffy	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Dense Shiny
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or Podenco Canario? Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which is best with kids?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Podenco Canario dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Podenco Canario dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or Podenco Canario? Which dog is more friendly?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Podenco Canario dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or Podenco Canario?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Podenco Canario dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Finnish Lapphund or Border Collie or Podenco Canario?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Podenco Canario dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario?	Yes Finnish Lapphund 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.	Yes Podenco Canario dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Finnish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Podenco Canario is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Podenco Canarios are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which has best nose work ability?	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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which is best for SAR work?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Finnish Lapphund 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.	Not really Podenco Canario breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which has most military use?	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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which has most puppies?	2-9 puppies	4-8 puppies	6-12 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. What's recommended?	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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Border Collie vs Podenco Canario Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Finnish Lapphund, Border Collie, and Podenco Canario. Which has most recognition?	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	No data available

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