Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Comparison - Dog breed selector: Barbone or Sheepdog or Lab? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Poodle and Border Collie. Which is better: Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever?
Name | Poodle | Border Collie | Labrador Retriever |
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Origins | Germany France | England Scotland Wales | England Canada |
Group | Companion Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Gun Dog |
Popularity Rank | 7 | 38 | 1 |
Reviews | 14 | 13 | 11 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever breeds. |
Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
Lab Labrador |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is the largest? | Medium | Large | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) | Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) | Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever? Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever height comparison: | 15 inches (38 cm) or more | Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | 15 inches (38 cm) or more | Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) |
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1000-$1500 | $600-$800 | $1000-$2000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever? | Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get. |
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed ranks highest? | Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which is easiest to train? | Poodle dogs are easy to train. | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most alert? | Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most protective? | Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. |
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever? Compare temperaments. |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever? | High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. |
Social Needs
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison: | Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | 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. | Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most vocal? | Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. | Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most playful? | The Poodle is a playful breed. | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. | The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed. | It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home. | It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home. |
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most flexible? | Poodle 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. | Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever? | Poodle 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. | Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which uses mouth most during play? | Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary. |
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed lives longest? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which handles climate changes best? | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | 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. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which has fewer health issues? | The Poodle 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. | The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Poodle 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. |
Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison: |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy |
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most active? | Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. | Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever? | Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. | Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. | High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which needs most food? | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. | Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | Yes See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. What colors are available? |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot |
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 Yellow Chocolate |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which requires most maintenance? | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which drools least? | The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Curly |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long |
Dense Waterproof Hard Short |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which requires most frequent baths? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever? Poodle or Border Collie or {name3 shedding: | Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. | Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. |
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best with kids? | Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. | Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly? | Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever? | Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever? | Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever? |
Yes Poodle 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 Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best suited for service work? | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. 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. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. | Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best suited for water work? | Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. 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. |
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which has most puppies? | 2-4 puppies | 4-8 puppies | 5-10 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section. | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. 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 Canadian Canine Registry |
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 National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry |
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