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Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Continental Toy Spaniel or English Collie or Aberdeenie? Find the right dog for you

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Name Papillon Rough Collie Scottish Terrier
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier breeds.
Continental Toy Spaniel
Epagneul Nain
Epagneul Nain Continental
Phalène
Squirrel Dog
Butterfly Dog
English Collie
Lassie Dog
Long-Haired Collie
Scottish Collie
Collie
Aberdeenie
Scottie
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which breed is the largest?
Small Large Small
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg) Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) 19-23 pounds (8.5-10.5 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) 21 pounds (8.5-10.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Papillon or Rough Collie or Scottish Terrier? Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier height comparison:
Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm) Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm) 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm) Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Find price differences between these breeds.
$400-$600 $400-$600 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Papillon or Rough Collie or Scottish Terrier?
Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Scottish Terrier is quite easy to get.

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which breed ranks highest?
Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which is easiest to train?
Papillon dogs are easy to train.
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Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train.
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Scottish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which breed is most alert?
Papillon dogs are average watchdogs.
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Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Scottish Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which breed is most protective?
Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Scottish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier? Compare temperaments.
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Elegant
Hard working
Herding
Playful
Independent
Alert
Quick
Selfish
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.
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Sensitive: Rough Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier?
High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Scottish Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier social needs comparison:
Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Scottish Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Scottish Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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.
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Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Scottish Terrier 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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Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which breed is most vocal?
A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.
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Low: The Scottish Terrier barks none to minimal.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which breed is most playful?
The Papillon is a highly playful breed.
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The Rough Collie is a playful breed.
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Average: Scottish Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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 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 Rough Collie indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Scottish Terrier breed.

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which breed is most flexible?
Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Scottish Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Papillon or Rough Collie or Scottish Terrier?
Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Rough Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Scottish Terrier 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.

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Scottish Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which uses mouth most during play?
Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Scottish Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Papillon bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Scottish Terrier bite force: Weak.

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which breed lives longest?
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Scottish Terrier: 12 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Rough Collie 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 Scottish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which has fewer health issues?
The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Scottish Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
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 Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Scottish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier health problems comparison:
Collapsed Trachea
Open Fontanel
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Hypoglycemia
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Drug Sensitivity
Collie Eye Anomaly
Gray Collie Syndrome
Patellar Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Scottie Cramp

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which breed is most active?
Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Rough Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Scottish Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Papillon or Rough Collie or Scottish Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.
Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Scottish Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Papillon or Rough Collie or Scottish Terrier?
Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Scottish Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Scottish Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which needs most food?
1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Red
White
Sable
Lemon
White
Sable
Merle
Black & White & Tan
Blue & Merle
Blue & Merle & White
Sable & White
White & Merle
Black
Red
Silver
Brindle
Wheaten
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Scottish Terrier requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which drools least?
The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Scottish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Scottish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Feathered Rough
Soft
Thick
Straight
Harsh
Furry
Wiry
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Papillon or Rough Collie or Scottish Terrier? Papillon or Rough Collie or {name3 shedding:
Papillon dogs shed none to minimal.
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Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders.
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Scottish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Good With Comparison

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

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which is best suited for service work?

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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which is best for SAR work?

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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

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

Scottish Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which has most military use?

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.

Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which has most puppies?
2-4 puppies 4-8 puppies 2-5 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. What's recommended?

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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Papillon vs Rough Collie vs Scottish Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. How are they classified internationally?
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 Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Papillon, Rough Collie, and Scottish Terrier. Which has most recognition?
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
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
Club Espanol De Terriers

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