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Name	Pharaoh Hound	Flat-Coated Retriever	Bearded Collie
Origins	Malta	United Kingdom	Scotland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pharaoh Kelb Tal-Fenek	Flatte Flattie Flatcoat	Argle Bargle Beardie Mountain Collie Highland Collie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie?	Medium	Large	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Flat-Coated Retriever? Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie weight comparison:	45-55 pounds (20-25 kg)	60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	65 pounds (29.5 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie? Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie height comparison:	Male: 23-25 inches (59-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	21 inches (53.5 cm)

Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie? Which is more expensive?	$1800-$2000	$1000-$1200	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie?	Frequent: The Pharaoh Hound is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Flat-Coated Retriever is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Bearded Collie is easier than average to get.

Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie intelligence:	Smart: The Pharaoh Hound dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Flat-Coated Retriever is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Bearded Collie dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie trainability comparison.	Pharaoh Hound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie?	Pharaoh Hound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Pharaoh Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie? Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Intelligent Affectionate Sociable Trainable	Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Devoted Optimistic	Active Alert Intelligent Confident Lively Assertive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Pharaoh Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Flat-Coated Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie?	Average to High: Pharaoh Hound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Bearded Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie social needs comparison:	Pharaoh Hound dogs are a social breed. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Pharaoh Hound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Flat-Coated Retriever is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Pharaoh Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever 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.	Bearded 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

Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie playfulness comparison:	Average: Pharaoh Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Flat-Coated Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Bearded Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie?	Low to Average: The Pharaoh Hound rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Flat-Coated Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Bearded Collie is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded 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 Pharaoh Hound indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Flat-Coated Retriever breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Bearded Collie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Pharaoh Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bearded Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie?	Pharaoh Hound 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.	Bearded Collie 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.

Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Pharaoh Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Flat-Coated Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bearded Collie bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Pharaoh Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Flat-Coated Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bearded Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie mouthiness comparison:	Pharaoh Hound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie?	Pharaoh Hounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Bearded Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie health problems comparison:	No data available	Cancer	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Arthritis Addison's Disease Eye Diseases
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Pharaoh Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Flat-Coated Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Bearded Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Pharaoh Hound, Flat-Coated Retriever and Bearded Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Pharaoh Hound: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Flat-Coated Retriever: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Bearded Collie: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Flat-Coated Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bearded Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie?	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3-4 cup high-quality commercial dog food (that is formulated for large-breed dogs), divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Pharaoh Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Flat-Coated Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bearded Collie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie coat comparison:	Shiny	Thick Shiny	Feathered
Colors What are the original Pharaoh Hound, Flat-Coated Retriever and Bearded Collie color?	Tan Red White Golden Chestnut	Black Liver	Black Blue Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie? Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Pharaoh Hound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Flat-Coated Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie? Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Pharaoh Hound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie?	Medium ⏺ The Pharaoh Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Flat-Coated Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Bearded Collie has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Pharaoh Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Flat-Coated Retriever is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bearded Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Pharaoh Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.	Bearded Collie dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Pharaoh Hound dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are 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 Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie?	Pharaoh Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie?	Pharaoh Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bearded Collie dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie?	Pharaoh Hound dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie?	Yes Pharaoh Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bearded Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Pharaoh Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Flat-Coated Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bearded Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Pharaoh Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Flat-Coated Retrievers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bearded Collies are usually recommended for elderly people.

Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	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: Pharaoh Hound or Flat-Coated Retriever or Bearded Collie? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	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.	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.
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.	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: Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie?	Not really Pharaoh Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Flat-Coated Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bearded Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Pharaoh Hound and Flat-Coated Retriever and Bearded Collie have?	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-12 puppies
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Pharaoh Hound vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Bearded Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1976 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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?	No data available	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	No data available

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