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Name	Great Dane	Border Collie	French Bulldog
Origins	Germany	England Scotland Wales	England France
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	14	38	4
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Bouledogue Français Frenchie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog? Which is the smallest dog, Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog?	Giant	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Great Dane or Border Collie or Border Collie? Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog weight comparison:	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	18-30 pounds (8-14 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	There are two weight classes of French Bulldog: 19 - 22 pounds (9 - 10 kg) and 22 - 28 pounds (10 - 13 kg). Over 28 pounds is a disqualification.
Height Which is taller, Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog? Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog height comparison:	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	13–16 inches (33–40 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)

Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$600-$800	$2000-$4000
Availability Which is easier to get, Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog?	Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The French Bulldog is quite easy to get.

Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog intelligence:	Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog trainability comparison.	Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	French Bulldog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog?	Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	French Bulldog dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	French Bulldog dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog? Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Playful Alert Affectionate Patient Lively Keen Easygoing Athletic Bright
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	French Bulldog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog?	Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: French Bulldog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog social needs comparison:	Great Dane dogs are a social breed. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	French Bulldog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	French Bulldog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Great Dane 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.	Border Collie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	French Bulldog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog playfulness comparison:	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	French Bulldogs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog?	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low: The French Bulldog barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog?	Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the French Bulldog breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 French Bulldog bite force: Weak.
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 Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The French Bulldog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog mouthiness comparison:	Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	French Bulldog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog?	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The French Bulldog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Cancer Bloat Mitral Valve Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Dilated Cardiomyopathy Persistent Right Aortic Arch Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Von Willebrand's Disease Intervertebral Disk Disease Cleft Palate Brachycephalic Syndrome Elongated Soft Palate Hemi-vertebrae
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Great Dane 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 French Bulldog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog lifespan comparison. How long do Great Dane, Border Collie and French Bulldog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	7-11 years The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of French Bulldog: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog? Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog energy level comparison:	Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	French Bulldog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	French Bulldog dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog?	Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	French Bulldog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog?	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.	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 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? Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the French Bulldog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Fine Smooth Short Close in texture
Colors What are the original Great Dane, Border Collie and French Bulldog color?	Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle	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	Cream White Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog? Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The French Bulldog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog? Great Dane or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Great Dane dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	French Bulldog dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog?	Medium ⏺ The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The French Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The French Bulldog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	French Bulldog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog? Which dog is more friendly?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	French Bulldog 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 Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog?	Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	French Bulldog dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	French Bulldog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	French Bulldog dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog?	Yes Great Dane 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 French Bulldog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes French Bulldog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	French Bulldogs are not the best breed for elderly people.

Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog 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: Great Dane or Border Collie or French Bulldog? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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: Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog?	Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really French Bulldog 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?	Yes 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	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	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.

Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog 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 Great Dane and Border Collie and French Bulldog have?	10-15 puppies	4-8 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Great Dane vs Border Collie vs French Bulldog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1898 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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 Small Molossian type Dogs 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 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

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