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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Flatte or Sheepdog or Australischer Kelpie? Find the right dog for you

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Name Flat-Coated Retriever Border Collie Australian Kelpie
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Flatte
Flattie
Flatcoat
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Australischer Kelpie
Barb
Kelpie
Australian Sheepdog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie? Which is the smallest dog, Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie?
Large Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Border Collie? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie weight comparison:
60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) 25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) 35 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie height comparison:
22-23 inches (56-58 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) 17-20 inches (43-51 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) 18.5 inches (47 cm)

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$1200 $600-$800 $500-$700
Availability
Which is easier to get, Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie?
Very frequent: The Flat-Coated Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie 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.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie intelligence:
Very smart: Flat-Coated Retriever is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie trainability comparison.
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Devoted
Optimistic
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Robust
Eager
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Flat-Coated Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie?
High: Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie social needs comparison:
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Australian Kelpie dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Flat-Coated Retriever is strong enough to escape from home.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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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.
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Australian Kelpie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie playfulness comparison:
The Flat-Coated Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie?
Average: The Flat-Coated Retriever barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Flat-Coated Retriever breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Flat-Coated Retriever 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.
Australian Kelpie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie?
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.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Flat-Coated Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Kelpie bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Flat-Coated Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Australian Kelpie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie mouthiness comparison:
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Australian Kelpie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie?
Very healthy dog breed.
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Australian Kelpies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie health problems comparison:
Cancer Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Flat-Coated Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Australian Kelpie should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie lifespan comparison. How long do Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie and Australian Kelpie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Flat-Coated Retriever: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Flat-Coated Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie energy level comparison:
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie?
3-4 cup high-quality commercial dog food (that is formulated for large-breed dogs), divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Flat-Coated Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie coat comparison:
Thick
Shiny
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Double
Colors
What are the original Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie and Australian Kelpie color?
Black
Liver
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
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
Brown
Fawn
Chocolate
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Flat-Coated Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie? Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Australian Kelpie dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie?

Medium

The Flat-Coated Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Australian Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Flat-Coated Retriever is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Australian Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie Good With Comparison

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

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Australian Kelpie? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

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

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: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie?

Yes

Flat-Coated Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

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

Australian Kelpie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Flat-Coated Retriever and Border Collie and Australian Kelpie have?
4-8 puppies 4-8 puppies 4-7 puppies

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
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
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Foundation Stock Service

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