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Name	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Border Collie
Origins	Ireland	Canada	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Wheatie	Little River Duck Dog Novie Scotty Toller	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie weight comparison:	Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	37-51 pounds (17-23 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: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	44 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie height comparison:	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	17-21 inches (43-53 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: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	19 inches (48 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$1800-$2000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie?	Very frequent: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie trainability comparison.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie?	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Spirited Faithful	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Responsive Affectionate Gentle	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie?	High: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are a social breed. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie?	Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie?	Apartment-friendly dog the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie?	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison:	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie?	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	Allergies Cancer Addison's Disease Renal Dysplasia	No data available	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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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.
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Life Expectancy Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie energy level comparison:	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie?	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie?	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie coat comparison:	Curly	Waterproof	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Colors What are the original Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Border Collie color?	Wheaten	Red Gold	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, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie?	Medium ⏺ The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average 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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie?	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie?	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie?	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie?	Yes Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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?	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie? Which is better for autism?	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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search 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: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie?	Not really Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. 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.
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.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Border Collie have?	5-8 puppies	6-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	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 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 Irish Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry Club Espanol De Terriers	No data available	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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