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Name	Shiba Inu	Border Collie	Beauceron
Origins	Japan	England Scotland Wales	France
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron breeds.	Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small-Size Dog Shiba Shiba Ken Brushwood Dog	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Bas-Rouge Beauce Shepherd French Shorthaired Shepherd Berger De Beauce
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	110 pounds (50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	110 pounds (50 kg)
Height Which is taller, Shiba Inu or Border Collie or Beauceron? Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron height comparison:	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	24-27.5 inches (32-70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	24-27.5 inches (51 cm)

Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$1000	$600-$800	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Shiba Inu or Border Collie or Beauceron?	Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Beauceron is easier than average to get.

Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Beauceron dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which is easiest to train?	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which breed is most alert?	Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Beauceron dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which breed is most protective?	Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Beauceron dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron? Compare temperaments.	Alert Confident Going Fearless Keen Faithful Charming	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Loving Protective Courageous Loyal Obedient
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Shiba Inu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	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: Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron?	Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Beauceron dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron social needs comparison:	Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Beauceron dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Beauceron dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Shiba Inu 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.	Border Collie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Beauceron dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Beauceron barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Beauceron is a playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Beauceron breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Beauceron: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shiba Inu 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 Border Collie 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 Beauceron can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which has fewer health issues?	The Shiba Inu 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.	Beaucerons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Shiba Inu 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.	Frequent The Beauceron should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Glaucoma Spinning Chylothorax	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	No data available

Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which breed is most active?	Shiba Inu dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Beauceron dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Shiba Inu or Border Collie or Beauceron? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Shiba Inu dogs have an average exercise need.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Beauceron dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Shiba Inu or Border Collie or Beauceron?	Shiba Inu dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Beauceron dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Beauceron's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which needs most food?	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 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.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors Compare color variations between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red Cream Sesame	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 Tan Rust
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Beauceron doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which drools least?	The Shiba Inu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beauceron is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Beauceron has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Dense
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Shiba Inu or Border Collie or Beauceron? Shiba Inu or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Shiba Inu dogs shed above average. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Beauceron dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which is best with kids?	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beauceron dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Beauceron dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Shiba Inu or Border Collie or Beauceron? Which dog is more friendly?	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Beauceron dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Shiba Inu or Border Collie or Beauceron?	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Beauceron dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Shiba Inu or Border Collie or Beauceron?	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Beauceron dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron?	No Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Beauceron dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beauceron is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Beaucerons are usually recommended for elderly people.

Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. 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 Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. 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 Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Beauceron breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. 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 Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. 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.

Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which has most puppies?	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies	6-7 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. 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.

Shiba Inu vs Border Collie vs Beauceron Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2007 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Shiba Inu, Border Collie, and Beauceron. Which has most recognition?	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	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	No data available

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