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Name	Rough Collie	Bordoodle	Havanese
Origins	Scotland	United States	Cuba
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Designer Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese breeds.	English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie	Borderpoos Borpoos	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large Medium	Small
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	30-60 pounds (13-27 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	45 pounds (20 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Rough Collie or Bordoodle or Havanese? Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese height comparison:	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	13-23 inches (34-60 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	18 inches (47 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Find price differences between these breeds.	$400-$600	$800-$1000	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Rough Collie or Bordoodle or Havanese?	Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.	Average: The Bordoodle is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which breed ranks highest?	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Bordoodle is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which is easiest to train?	Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Bordoodle dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which breed is most alert?	Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Bordoodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which breed is most protective?	Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Bordoodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese? Compare temperaments.	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding	Playful Protective Intelligent Friendly Companionable Lovable	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Rough Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Bordoodle dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese?	High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Bordoodle dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese social needs comparison:	Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Bordoodle dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Bordoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Bordoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Bordoodle rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which breed is most playful?	The Rough Collie is a playful breed. See more.	The Bordoodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. 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 Rough Collie indoors.	Apartment-friendly dog the Bordoodle breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
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Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which breed is most flexible?	Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Bordoodle dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Rough Collie or Bordoodle or Havanese?	Rough Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bordoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which uses mouth most during play?	Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bordoodle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bordoodle bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which breed lives longest?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Bordoodle: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which handles climate changes best?	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. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which has fewer health issues?	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Bordoodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Havanese 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?	Average The Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Bordoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Havanese 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: Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt

Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which breed is most active?	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.	Bordoodle dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rough Collie or Bordoodle or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Bordoodle dogs have an average exercise need.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Rough Collie or Bordoodle or Havanese?	Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Bordoodle dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Bordoodle has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which needs most food?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	Yes No See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. What colors are available?	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle	Black Gray White Brown	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which requires most maintenance?	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Bordoodle requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which drools least?	The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bordoodle is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Bordoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Soft Wavy Long Medium	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. 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. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Rough Collie or Bordoodle or Havanese? Rough Collie or Bordoodle or {name3 shedding:	Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Bordoodle dogs are low shedders. See more.	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which is best with kids?	Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bordoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Bordoodle dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Rough Collie or Bordoodle or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Bordoodle dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Rough Collie or Bordoodle or Havanese?	Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Bordoodle dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Rough Collie or Bordoodle or Havanese?	Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Bordoodle dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese?	Yes Rough Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bordoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bordoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bordoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which is best suited for service work?	Yes This breed makes good 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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which has best nose work ability?	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.	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 Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. 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 Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bordoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. 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.

Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Which has most puppies?	4-8 puppies	4-10 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. What's recommended?	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.

Rough Collie vs Bordoodle vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Rough Collie, Bordoodle, and Havanese. 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	Not recognized by any clubs.	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 United Kennel Club Havanese Club of America

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