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Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Deerhound or Sheepdog or Toto Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Scottish Deerhound Border Collie Cairn Terrier
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier breeds.
Deerhound Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Toto Dog
Cairn
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which breed is the largest?
Giant Large Small
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier? Compare adult weight ranges.
75-110 pounds (34-50 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
92.5 pounds (42 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Cairn Terrier? Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier height comparison:
28-32 inches (71-81 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
30 inches (76 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1000-$1200 $600-$800 $700-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Cairn Terrier?
Frequent: The Scottish Deerhound is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Cairn Terrier is quite easy to get.

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Cairn Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which is easiest to train?
Scottish Deerhound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Cairn Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which breed is most alert?
Scottish Deerhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Cairn Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which breed is most protective?
Scottish Deerhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Cairn Terrier dogs are average defenders.
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Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier? Compare temperaments.
Dignified
Friendly
Docile
Gentle
Polite
Still
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Fearless
Assertive
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Scottish Deerhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Cairn Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier?
High: Scottish Deerhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Cairn Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier social needs comparison:
Scottish Deerhound dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Cairn Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Scottish Deerhound is strong enough to escape from home.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Cairn Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Scottish Deerhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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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.
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Cairn Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which breed is most vocal?
Low: The Scottish Deerhound barks none to minimal.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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A lot: Cairn Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Scottish Deerhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Scottish Deerhound breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
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 Cairn Terrier indoors.

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Scottish Deerhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Scottish Deerhound bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Cairn Terrier bite force: Weak.

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which breed lives longest?
8-10 years
The average lifespan of Scottish Deerhound: 9 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Cairn Terrier: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Scottish Deerhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Cairn Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which has fewer health issues?
Very healthy dog breed.
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Cairn Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Scottish Deerhound 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.
Frequent
The Cairn Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier health problems comparison:
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Factor Vii Deficiency
Drug Sensitivity
Cystinuria
Osteosarcoma
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Cataracts
Legg-perthes Disease
Luxating Patella
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Cryptorchidism
Glaucoma
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Microvascular Dysplasia
Portosystemic Vascular Anomaly (PSVA)

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which breed is most active?
Scottish Deerhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Cairn Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Cairn Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Scottish Deerhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Cairn Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Cairn Terrier?
Scottish Deerhound dogs don't need too much sleep.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Cairn Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Scottish Deerhound's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Cairn Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which needs most food?
4 to 5 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. 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. What colors are available?
Gray
Blue
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
Black
Gray
Red
Cream
Silver
Brindle
Wheaten
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which requires most maintenance?
Easy to groom: The Scottish Deerhound doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which drools least?
The Scottish Deerhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Cairn Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Scottish Deerhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Cairn Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Wiry Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Waterproof
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which requires most frequent baths?
8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or Cairn Terrier? Scottish Deerhound or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:
Scottish Deerhound dogs shed moderately.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Cairn Terrier dogs shed moderately.
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Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier Good With Comparison

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

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

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

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

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

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

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

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. 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.

Not really

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

Not really

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

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

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

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which has most military use?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which has most puppies?
4-8 puppies 4-8 puppies 2-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Scottish Deerhound vs Border Collie vs Cairn Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Scottish Deerhound, Border Collie, and Cairn Terrier. Which has most recognition?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
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
Club Espanol De Terriers

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