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French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Canadian Setter or Cu Faoil or Sheepdog? Find the right dog for you

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Name French Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Border Collie
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie breeds.
Canadian Setter
French Setter
Epagneul Français
Cu Faoil Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Giant Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie? Compare adult weight ranges.
44-55 pounds (20-25 kg) 90-150 pounds (40-69 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
49.5 pounds (22.5 kg) 120 pounds (54.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, French Spaniel or Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie? French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm) 28-35 inches (71-90 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm) 31.5 inches (80.5 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $1800-$2000 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, French Spaniel or Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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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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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which is easiest to train?
French Spaniel dogs are hard to train.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which breed is most alert?
French Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which breed is most protective?
French Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie? Compare temperaments.
Loving
Energetic
Intelligent
Adaptable
Calm
Tough
Dignified
Intelligent
Patient
Loyal
Tempered
Sweet
Generous
Thoughtful
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: French Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie?
High: French Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Irish Wolfhound 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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Social Needs
French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie social needs comparison:
French Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
French Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
French Spaniel 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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Irish Wolfhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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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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French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The French Spaniel rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which breed is most playful?
Average: French Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the French Spaniel breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.

French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which breed is most flexible?
Average: French Spaniel dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Irish Wolfhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: French Spaniel or Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie?
French Spaniel 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.
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The French Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Irish Wolfhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which uses mouth most during play?
French Spaniel dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Irish Wolfhound 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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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

French Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Irish Wolfhound bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which breed lives longest?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of French Spaniel: 11 years
6-10 years
The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which handles climate changes best?
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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Irish Wolfhound 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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which has fewer health issues?
French Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The French Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The Irish Wolfhound 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.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy
Liver Shunt
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans

French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which breed is most active?
French Spaniel dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: French Spaniel or Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
French Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: French Spaniel or Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie?
French Spaniel dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.

French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the French Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which needs most food?
2-3 cup a day high-quality dry food formulated for adult dogs and made with high-quality animal proteins, divided into two meals. 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.

French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. What colors are available?
White
Liver
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Wheaten
Black
Tan
Red
Sable
Brindle
Lilac
Gold
Seal
White & Red
Slate
Sable Merle
Black & White
Tricolor
Blue merle
Blue merle-tricolor
Slate merle
Red merle
Saddleback Sable
White & Blue
White & Blue Merle
White & Red Merle
White Ticked
White & Gold
White & Sable
White & Seal
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which requires most maintenance?
Easy to groom: The French Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which drools least?
The French Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The French Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Wavy
Glossy
Wiry
Rough
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. 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.
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8-12 weeks
Very 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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more French Spaniel or Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie? French Spaniel or Irish Wolfhound or {name3 shedding:
French Spaniel dogs are heavy shedders.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which is best with kids?
French Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
French Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly French Spaniel or Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?
French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly French Spaniel or Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie?
French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly French Spaniel or Irish Wolfhound or Border Collie?
French Spaniel dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie?
No
French Spaniel dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Irish Wolfhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
French Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Irish Wolfhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
French Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Irish Wolfhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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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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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

French Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Irish Wolfhound breed usually doesn't like 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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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. 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 French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. 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.

French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which has most puppies?
3-7 puppies 3-4 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. 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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French Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of French Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Which has most recognition?
No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Irish Wolfhound Club Of America
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The American Int. Border Collie Registry
The American Border Collie Association

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