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

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle breeds.
Flatte
Flattie
Flatcoat
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Barbone
Caniche
Chien Canne
Grosse Pudel
French Poodle
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed is the largest?
Large Large Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle? Compare adult weight ranges.
60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 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?
65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle height comparison:
22-23 inches (56-58 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) 15 inches (38 cm) or more
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) 15 inches (38 cm) or more

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1000-$1200 $600-$800 $1000-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle?
Very frequent: The Flat-Coated Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed ranks highest?
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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Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which is easiest to train?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Poodle dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed is most alert?
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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Poodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed is most protective?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle? Compare temperaments.
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Devoted
Optimistic
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual
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 Poodle?
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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High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle 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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Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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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Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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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Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The Flat-Coated Retriever barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed is most playful?
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 Poodle is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Flat-Coated Retriever breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed is most flexible?
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.
Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle?
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.
Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which has lowest bite risk?

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 Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which uses mouth most during play?
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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Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which has the strongest bite?

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

Poodle bite force: Ordinary.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed lives longest?
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Flat-Coated Retriever: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which handles climate changes best?
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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which has fewer health issues?
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.
The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
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.
Average
The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle health problems comparison:
Cancer Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
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

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which breed is most active?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle? 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.
Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

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

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which is most prone to obesity?
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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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which needs most food?
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. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. What colors are available?
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
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Fawn
Beige
Apricot
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which requires most maintenance?
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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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which drools 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 Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which has least natural smell?

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 Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Thick
Shiny
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Curly
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which requires most frequent baths?
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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle? 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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Poodle dogs shed none to minimal.
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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which is best with kids?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
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.
Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle? Which dog is more friendly?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Border Collie or Poodle?
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle?
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
Poodle 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
Poodle 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.
Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

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

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which is best suited for service work?

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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. 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 Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. 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 Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which is best suited for water work?

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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Yes

Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. 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.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which has most puppies?
4-8 puppies 4-8 puppies 2-4 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. What's recommended?

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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Flat-Coated Retriever vs Border Collie vs Poodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. How are they classified internationally?
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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, and Poodle. Which has most recognition?
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
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

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