Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Japanese Shiba Inu or Old English Mastiff or Sheepdog? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Shiba Inu and Mastiff. Which is better: Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie?
Name | Shiba Inu | Mastiff | Border Collie |
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Origins | Japan | England | England Scotland Wales |
Group | Companion Dogs | Working Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 45 | 28 | 38 |
Reviews | 8 | 3 | 13 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small-Size Dog Shiba Shiba Ken Brushwood Dog |
Old English Mastiff English Mastiff |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? | Medium | Giant | Large |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Mastiff? Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie weight comparison: | Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg) | Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg) | Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 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: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie height comparison: | Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) | Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm) | Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) | Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm) | Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? Which is more expensive? | $800-$1000 | $1200-$1500 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? | Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie intelligence: | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Trainability
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie trainability comparison. | A slightly harder to train than average. | Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? | Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs. | Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison: |
Alert Confident Going Fearless Keen Faithful Charming |
Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
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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. | Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie? | Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | High: Mastiff 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. |
Social Needs
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie social needs comparison: | Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average. | Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
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. | Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
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. | Their prey drive is low. | 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. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie playfulness comparison: | Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie? | Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks. | Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? | Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed. | 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 Mastiff indoors. | It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | Shiba Inu dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Mastiff 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. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | 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. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shiba Inu bite force: Ordinary. | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Low 🔽 The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison: | Shiba Inu dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Mastiff 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. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie? | The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs. | The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Glaucoma Spinning Chylothorax | Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans |
Veterinarian Visits
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. |
Rare The Mastiff 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. |
Life Expectancy
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Shiba Inu, Mastiff and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie? | 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. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | 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. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie?
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie energy level comparison: | Shiba Inu dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Shiba Inu dogs have an average exercise need. | Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? | Shiba Inu dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? | Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 8 to 10 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. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison: | Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie coat comparison: | Dense | Dense |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long |
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Colors
What are the original Shiba Inu, Mastiff and Border Collie color? |
Black Tan Red Cream Sesame |
Fawn Brindle 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 |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie grooming comparison: | Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? Shiba Inu or Mastiff or {name3 shedding: | Shiba Inu dogs shed above average. | Mastiff dogs shed moderately. | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Hypoallergenic
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie? | Medium ⏺ The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | The Shiba Inu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly? | Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? | Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. | Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? | Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? | Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie? |
No Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Mastiff 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. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Border Collie 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. | Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Border Collie? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog? | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. |
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog? | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. |
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie? | Not really Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Yes 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. |
Fighting Dog / Military Dog | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | 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. |
Litter Size
How many puppies can Shiba Inu and Mastiff and Border Collie have? | 2-4 puppies | 3-5 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. |
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds? |
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 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 |
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