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Name	Finnish Spitz	Beagle	Scotch Collie
Origins	Finland	England	Scotland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Finnish Hunting Dog Finnish Spets Finsk Spets Loulou Finois Suomalainen Pystykorva Suomenpystykorva Barking Bird Dog	English Beagle	Old Farm Collie Scottish Collie Farm Collie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Finnish Spitz or Beagle or Scotch Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Finnish Spitz or Beagle or Scotch Collie?	Medium	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Finnish Spitz or Beagle or Beagle? Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie weight comparison:	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	33 pounds (15 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Spitz or Beagle or Scotch Collie? Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie height comparison:	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 22.5 inches (57 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Finnish Spitz or Beagle or Scotch Collie? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$500-$800	$700-$900
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Spitz or Beagle or Scotch Collie?	Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Scotch Collie dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie trainability comparison.	Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Scotch Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Finnish Spitz or Beagle or Scotch Collie?	Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Scotch Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Finnish Spitz or Beagle or Scotch Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Scotch Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Finnish Spitz or Beagle or Scotch Collie? Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Loyal Vocal	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Loyal Gentle Social
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Scotch 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: Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie?	High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Scotch Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie social needs comparison:	Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Scotch 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 Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Scotch Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Finnish Spitz 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.	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Scotch Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie playfulness comparison:	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Scotch Collie is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie?	A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Scotch Collie is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Finnish Spitz or Beagle or Scotch Collie?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle 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 Scotch Collie indoors.
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Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Scotch Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Spitz or Beagle or Scotch Collie?	Finnish Spitz 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.	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Scotch Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Finnish Spitz or Beagle or Scotch Collie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Scotch 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 Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Scotch Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie mouthiness comparison:	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Scotch Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie?	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Scotch 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: Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie health problems comparison:	Eye Problems Joint Problems Epilepsy	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Scotch Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Finnish Spitz, Beagle and Scotch Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Scotch Collie: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie?	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Finnish Spitz or Beagle or Scotch Collie?	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Scotch Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie coat comparison:	Dense Thick Double	Dense	Dense Thick Flat
Colors What are the original Finnish Spitz, Beagle and Scotch Collie color?	Red Gold	Black Tan Red White Tricolor	White Sable Blue & Merle Black & White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Finnish Spitz or Beagle or Scotch Collie? Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie grooming comparison:	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Scotch Collie requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Finnish Spitz or Beagle or Scotch Collie? Finnish Spitz or Beagle or {name3 shedding:	Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Scotch Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Finnish Spitz or Beagle or Scotch Collie?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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 Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch 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, Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie?	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Scotch Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Scotch Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie Good With Comparison

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

Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Finnish Spitz or Beagle or Scotch 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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.	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 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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie?	Not really Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Scotch 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.

Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch 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 Finnish Spitz and Beagle and Scotch Collie have?	3-6 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7	8-12 puppies
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Finnish Spitz vs Beagle vs Scotch Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	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	Dog Registry of America Inc.

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