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Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Zwergschnauzer or Blue Heeler or Sheepdog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Miniature Schnauzer Australian Cattle Dog Border Collie
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Zwergschnauzer Blue Heeler
Cattle Dog
Red Heeler
Queensland Heeler
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie?
Small Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Australian Cattle Dog? Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie weight comparison:
Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg) 30-62 pounds (13-28 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?
Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg) 46 pounds (20.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie? Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie height comparison:
Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm) Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 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: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm) Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?
$600-$1000 $500-$700 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie?
Very frequent: The Miniature Schnauzer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Australian Cattle Dog is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie intelligence:
Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie trainability comparison.
Miniature Schnauzer dogs are easy to train.
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Australian Cattle Dog dogs are 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: Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie?
Miniature Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Australian Cattle Dog 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 Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Miniature Schnauzer dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Australian Cattle Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie? Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Fearless
Spirited
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Aggressive
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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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: Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie?
High: Miniature Schnauzer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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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
Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie social needs comparison:
Miniature Schnauzer dogs are a social breed.
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Australian Cattle Dog 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?
Miniature Schnauzer dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Australian Cattle Dog is strong enough to escape from home.
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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?
Miniature Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Australian Cattle Dog 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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Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:
Average: Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Australian Cattle Dog 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: Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie?
Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog 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 Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog 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 Miniature Schnauzer indoors.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Australian Cattle Dog breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Miniature Schnauzer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Australian Cattle Dog 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie?
Miniature Schnauzer 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.
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.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature Schnauzer bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Cattle Dog 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 Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Australian Cattle Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison:
Miniature Schnauzer dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Australian Cattle Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, 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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Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie?
The Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Australian Cattle Dog 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: Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI)
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Deafness
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 Miniature Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Australian Cattle Dog 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
Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Schnauzer, Australian Cattle Dog and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Miniature Schnauzer: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Cattle Dog: 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: Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Miniature Schnauzer 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 Cattle Dog 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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Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie? Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie energy level comparison:
Miniature Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Miniature Schnauzer dogs have an average exercise need.
Australian Cattle Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie?
Miniature Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Australian Cattle Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie?
1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. 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? Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Schnauzer's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Cattle Dog'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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Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie coat comparison:
Wiry Dense Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Colors
What are the original Miniature Schnauzer, Australian Cattle Dog and Border Collie color?
Black
Silver
Pepper
Salt
Red
Blue
Speckled
Mottled
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, Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie? Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie? Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or {name3 shedding:
Miniature Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Australian Cattle Dog 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: Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie?
8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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
Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog 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, Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie?

Low 🔽

The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Australian Cattle Dog 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 Miniature Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Australian Cattle Dog 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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Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Miniature Schnauzer dogs are generally with other pets.
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?
Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Australian Cattle Dog 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 Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie?
Miniature Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie?
Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog or Border Collie?
Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Australian Cattle Dog 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: Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie?
Yes
Miniature Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Australian Cattle Dog 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
Miniature Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Australian Cattle Dog 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?
Miniature Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog 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: Miniature Schnauzer or Australian Cattle Dog 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: Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie?

Yes

Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Australian Cattle Dog 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.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog 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 Miniature Schnauzer and Australian Cattle Dog and Border Collie have?
3-6 puppies 1-7 puppies, average 5 4-8 puppies

Miniature Schnauzer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1980 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?
Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) 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
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
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
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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