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Name	Standard Schnauzer	Beagle	Border Collie
Origins	Germany	England	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	90	6	38
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Schnauzer Wirehair Pinscher Mittelschnauzer	English Beagle	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie?	Medium	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Beagle? Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 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: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie? Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie height comparison:	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	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)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	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)

Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$500-$800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie?	Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie intelligence:	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. 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.
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Trainability Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie trainability comparison.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie? Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Devoted Lively Trainable Good-natured	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie?	Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Beagle 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 Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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?	Standard Schnauzer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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?	Standard Schnauzer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Beagle 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

Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Beagle 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: Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie?	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. 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 Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie?	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 Standard Schnauzer indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Standard Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Beagle 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: Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie?	Standard Schnauzer 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.	Beagle 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.

Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Standard Schnauzer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.	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 Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Beagle dogs have an 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.

Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie?	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Beagle 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Follicular Dermatitis	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Standard Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Beagle 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.
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Life Expectancy Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Standard Schnauzer, Beagle and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 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: Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Standard Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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 Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie?	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.	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? Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie coat comparison:	Wiry	Dense	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Colors What are the original Standard Schnauzer, Beagle and Border Collie color?	Black Pepper Salt	Black Tan Red White Tricolor	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, Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie? Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie? Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or {name3 shedding:	Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Beagle 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: Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie?	8-12 weeks Very 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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie?	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle 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 Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beagle 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.

Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Beagle dogs are 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 Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Beagle 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: Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie?	Yes Standard Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Beagle 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 Standard Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle 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?	Standard Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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: Standard Schnauzer or Beagle or Border Collie? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie?	Not really Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle 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.

Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle 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 Standard Schnauzer and Beagle and Border Collie have?	4-8 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7	4-8 puppies
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Standard Schnauzer vs Beagle vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds 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 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 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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