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Name	Papillon	Border Collie	Doberman Pinscher
Origins	Spain France Belgium	England Scotland Wales	Germany
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Doberman Dobermann Dobynm Dobie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Papillon or Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Which is the smallest dog, Papillon or Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher?	Small	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Papillon or Border Collie or Border Collie? Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher weight comparison:	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Papillon or Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher height comparison:	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Papillon or Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$600-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Papillon or Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher?	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Doberman Pinscher is quite easy to get.

Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher intelligence:	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher trainability comparison.	Papillon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Doberman Pinscher 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: Papillon or Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher?	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Papillon or Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Papillon or Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher behavior/temperament comparison:	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Energetic Alert Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Papillon 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.	Sensitive: Doberman Pinscher 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: Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher?	High: Papillon 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.	High: Doberman Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher social needs comparison:	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Doberman Pinscher 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?	Papillon 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.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher playfulness comparison:	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher?	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher 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 Papillon or Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher?	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 Papillon indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Doberman Pinscher breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Papillon or Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Papillon bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Doberman Pinscher 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 Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher mouthiness comparison:	Papillon 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.	Doberman Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher health comparison. Which is the healthier: Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher?	The Papillon 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.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome Cardiomyopathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Papillon 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.	Rare The Doberman Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher lifespan comparison. How long do Papillon, Border Collie and Doberman Pinscher breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Doberman Pinscher: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher?	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 warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Papillon or Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher?	1/4 to 1 cup 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.	5 to 6 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? Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Doberman Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher coat comparison:	Feathered	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Fine
Colors What are the original Papillon, Border Collie and Doberman Pinscher color?	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon	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	Black Tan Red Blue White Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Papillon or Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher grooming comparison:	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Papillon or Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Papillon or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Doberman Pinscher 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: Papillon or Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher 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, Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher?	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Papillon 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.	The Doberman Pinscher 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.

Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Good With Comparison

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

Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher 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: Papillon or Border Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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.	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: Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher?	Not really Papillon 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 Doberman Pinscher 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher 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 Papillon and Border Collie and Doberman Pinscher have?	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Papillon vs Border Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type 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 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 New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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