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Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Nederlandse Kooikerhondje or Little Blue Dog or Sheepdog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Kooikerhondje Australian Shepherd Border Collie
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog
Kooiker Dog
Little Blue Dog
Aussie
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie?
Medium Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd? Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie weight comparison:
20-40 pounds (9-18 kg) Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 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?
30 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie? Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie height comparison:
14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 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?
15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $600-$800 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd 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 Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie trainability comparison.
Kooikerhondje dogs are quite easy to train.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie?
Kooikerhondje dogs are good watchdogs.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Kooikerhondje dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie? Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Territorial
Lively
Going
Cheerful
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Australian Shepherd 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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie?
High: Kooikerhondje dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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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
Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie social needs comparison:
Kooikerhondje dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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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?
Kooikerhondje dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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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?
Kooikerhondje 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 Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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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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Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:
The Kooikerhondje is a highly playful breed.
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The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie?
Average: The Kooikerhondje barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie?
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Kooikerhondje indoors.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Shepherd indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.

Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Kooikerhondje dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Australian Shepherd 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Australian Shepherd 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.

Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Kooikerhondje bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

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

Low 🔽

The Kooikerhondje has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison:
Kooikerhondje dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than 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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Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie?
The Kooikerhondje is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Luxating Patella
Von Willebrand's Disease
Epilepsy
Kidney Issues
Hereditary Necrotising Myelopathy
Myositis
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Distichiasis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Detached Retina
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Kooikerhondje should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Kooikerhondje, Australian Shepherd and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Kooikerhondje: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Kooikerhondje 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 Australian Shepherd 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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Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie? Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie energy level comparison:
Kooikerhondje dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Kooikerhondje dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie?
Kooikerhondje dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.

Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Kooikerhondje has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd'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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Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie coat comparison:
Waterproof
Wavy
Thick
Straight
Feathered Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Colors
What are the original Kooikerhondje, Australian Shepherd and Border Collie color?
Red
White
Orange
Black
Red
Blue
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
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie? Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Kooikerhondje doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie? Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
Kooikerhondje dogs shed moderately.
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Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie?
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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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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Hypoallergenic
Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie 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, Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie?

Medium

The Kooikerhondje has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

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

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

Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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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 Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Kooikerhondje or Australian Shepherd or Border Collie? Which is better for autism?

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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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.

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 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.

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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie?

Not really

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

Australian Shepherd 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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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.

Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

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

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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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 Kooikerhondje and Australian Shepherd and Border Collie have?
5-7 puppies 6-9 puppies, average 7 4-8 puppies

Kooikerhondje vs Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2018 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. 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
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
United Kennel Club
American Rare Breed Association
Foundation Stock Service
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd 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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