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Name	Koolie	Icelandic Sheepdog	Border Collie
Origins	Australia	Iceland	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	German Coolie German Koolie Australian Koolie	Canis Islandicus Friaar Dog Iceland Dog Islandsk Farehond Islenskur Fjarhundur Icelandic Spitz	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie?	Large Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Icelandic Sheepdog? Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie weight comparison:	33-53 pounds (15-24 kg)	20-30 pounds (9-14 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?	43 pounds (19.5 kg)	25 pounds (11.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie? Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie height comparison:	13-23 inches (34-60 cm)	12-16 inches (31-41 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?	18 inches (47 cm)	14 inches (36 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$800-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie?	Average: The Koolie is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Icelandic Sheepdog is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie trainability comparison.	Koolie dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie?	Koolie dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Koolie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are average defenders. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie? Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Affectionate Dominant Dedicated Temperate Diligent	Agile Energetic Alert Inquisitive Cheerful	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Koolie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie?	High: Koolie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Koolie dogs are a social breed. See more.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Koolie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Icelandic Sheepdog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Koolie 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.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:	Average: Koolies, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Icelandic Sheepdog is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie?	Average: The Koolie barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Icelandic Sheepdog is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog 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 Koolie indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Icelandic Sheepdog breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Koolie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Icelandic Sheepdog 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: Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie?	Koolie 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.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Koolie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Icelandic Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.
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 Koolie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Icelandic Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison:	Koolie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs have an 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.

Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie?	The Koolie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Icelandic Sheepdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Border Collie 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: Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	Blindness Deafness	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Eye Problems	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 Koolie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Icelandic Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Koolie, Icelandic Sheepdog and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	16-18 years The average lifespan of Koolie: 17 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Icelandic Sheepdog: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Icelandic Sheepdog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. 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.

Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie? Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie energy level comparison:	Koolie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Koolie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie?	Koolie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Koolie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Icelandic Sheepdog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie coat comparison:	Rough Smooth Double	Dense Soft Wavy Thick Straight	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Colors What are the original Koolie, Icelandic Sheepdog and Border Collie color?	Black Red Blue Tricolor Chocolate Merle	Black Gray Red Cream White Fawn Chocolate Gold	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, Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie? Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Koolie doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Icelandic Sheepdog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie? Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or {name3 shedding:	Koolie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie 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, Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie?	Medium ⏺ The Koolie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Icelandic Sheepdog 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 Koolie is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Icelandic Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Koolie dogs are generally with other pets.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Koolie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie?	Koolie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie?	Koolie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Icelandic Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie?	Koolie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Icelandic Sheepdog 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: Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie?	Yes Koolie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Icelandic Sheepdog 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 Koolie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Icelandic Sheepdog is one of the best dog breeds 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?	Koolies are usually recommended for elderly people.	Icelandic Sheepdogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Koolie or Icelandic Sheepdog or Border Collie? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie?	Not really Koolie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Icelandic Sheepdog 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.
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. 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	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.

Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog 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. 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 Koolie and Icelandic Sheepdog and Border Collie have?	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Koolie vs Icelandic Sheepdog vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders 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?	America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Australian National Kennel Council	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	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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