Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie Comparison – Which dog is better Canarian Molosser or Sheepdog?

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Name	Perro de Presa Canario	Border Collie
Origins	Spain	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Guard Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	439	38
Reviews	5	13
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Perro de Presa Canario and Border Collie. What other names are these breeds known by?	Canarian Molosser Canary Mastiff Dogo Canario Presa Presa Canario Canary Catch Dog	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Perro de Presa Canario and a Border Collie. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Cross Breed	Purebred

Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Perro de Presa Canario and a Border Collie. Which breed is heavier?	80-100 pounds (36-45 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?	90 pounds (40.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Perro de Presa Canario or Border Collie? Is a Perro de Presa Canario taller than a Border Collie?	21-25 inches (55-65 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?	23 inches (60 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Perro de Presa Canario and a Border Collie. Which breed costs more?	$1200-$3000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Perro de Presa Canario or Border Collie?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare training requirements.	Perro de Presa Canario 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 Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare alertness levels.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare territorial behaviors.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Perro de Presa Canario and a Border Collie. How do their temperaments differ?	Dominant Gentle Strong Willed Calm Suspicious	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie?	Perro de Presa Canario 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: Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie?	Average: Perro de Presa Canario dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Perro de Presa Canario dogs need for social interaction is average. 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? What's the difference between Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie?	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie? Which can be better for hunting?	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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

Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Perro de Presa Canario rarely barks. 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
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Perro de Presa Canarios, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Perro de Presa Canario breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare adaptability levels.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Perro de Presa Canario or Border Collie?	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.

Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Perro de Presa Canario has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Perro de Presa Canario 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.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare bite force PSI.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Perro de Presa Canario bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare average lifespans.	9-11 years The average lifespan of Perro de Presa Canario: 10 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare climate tolerances.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Perro de Presa Canario and a Border Collie. Which breed is healthier?	Perro de Presa Canarios are commonly healthy dogs.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie?	Rare The Perro de Presa Canario should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	Luxating Patella Hypothyroidism Bloat Demodectic Mange Cryptorchidism Dilated Cardiomyopathy Obsessive Compulsive Disorder	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare activity levels.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Perro de Presa Canario or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have an average exercise need.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Perro de Presa Canario or Border Collie?	Perro de Presa Canario dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare obesity risks.	High: The Perro de Presa Canario breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare daily food needs.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, 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

Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Perro de Presa Canario and Border Collie? Compare breed colors.	Black Red Silver Fawn Brindle	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 Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Perro de Presa Canario doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare drooling amounts.	The Perro de Presa Canario is an average drooler. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Perro de Presa Canario has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Perro de Presa Canario and a Border Collie? Compare fur types.	Smooth	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare bathing frequencies.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Perro de Presa Canario or Border Collie? Do Perro de Presa Canario dogs shed more than Border Collie dogs?	Perro de Presa Canario dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare kid-friendliness.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Perro de Presa Canario dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Perro de Presa Canario or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not the most 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
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Perro de Presa Canario or Border Collie?	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Perro de Presa Canario or Border Collie? Can a Perro de Presa Canario and a Border Collie be friends? Do Perro de Presa Canario dogs get along with Border Collie dogs?	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not dog-friendly.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie?	No Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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 Perro de Presa Canario 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?	Perro de Presa Canarios are not the best breed for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare therapy capabilities.	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
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Perro de Presa Canario 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.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Perro de Presa Canario or a Border Collie? Compare draft work capabilities.	Yes 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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Perro de Presa Canario and Border Collie. Which has stronger military background?	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Perro de Presa Canario and Border Collie. Which has larger litters?	7-9 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Perro de Presa Canario and Border Collie breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Perro de Presa Canario and Border Collie. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Perro de Presa Canario vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Perro de Presa Canario and Border Collie. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Perro de Presa Canario and Border Collie. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Perro de Presa Canario and Border Collie. Which is more widely recognized?	America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	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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