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Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Amertoy or Barbone or Sheepdog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Toy Fox Terrier Toy Poodle Border Collie
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie breeds.
Amertoy
American Toy Terrier
Barbone
Pudle
Teacup Poodle
Teddy Poodle
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which breed is the largest?
Small Small Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie? Compare adult weight ranges.
3.5-7 pounds (1.5-3 kg) Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 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?
3.6 pounds (1.4 kg) Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Toy Fox Terrier or Toy Poodle or Border Collie? Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie height comparison:
10 inches (25 cm) Up to 10 inches (25.4 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?
10 inches (25 cm) Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Find price differences between these breeds.
$400-$600 $1000-$1500 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Toy Fox Terrier or Toy Poodle or Border Collie?
Frequent: The Toy Fox Terrier is easier than average to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which breed ranks highest?
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which is easiest to train?
Toy Fox Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Toy Poodle dogs are very easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which breed is most alert?
Toy Fox Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Toy Poodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which breed is most protective?
Toy Fox Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Toy Poodle dogs are average defenders.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual
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.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie?
High: Toy Fox Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Toy Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie social needs comparison:
Toy Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Toy Poodle dogs are a social breed.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Toy Fox Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Toy Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Toy Fox Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Toy Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Border Collie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Toy Fox Terrier rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which breed is most playful?
The Toy Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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The Toy Poodle is a playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Toy Fox Terrier breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Toy Poodle breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.

Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Toy Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Toy Fox Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Toy Poodle bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which breed lives longest?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Toy Fox Terrier: 13 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Toy Poodle: 15 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which has fewer health issues?
The Toy Fox Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Toy Poodle 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.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Toy Fox Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Toy Poodle 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.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie health problems comparison:
Legg-perthes Disease
Von Willebrand's Disease
Demodectic Mange
Heart Murmurs
Slipped Stifle
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Skin Allergies
Canine Diabetes Mellitus
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low to Average: The Toy Fox Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Toy Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which needs most food?
1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/4 to 1 cup 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.

Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
White
Chocolate
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Fawn
Beige
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 Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The Toy Fox Terrier requires minimal grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which drools least?
The Toy Fox Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Toy Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Toy Fox Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense Dense
Curly
Thick
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Toy Fox Terrier or Toy Poodle or Border Collie? Toy Fox Terrier or Toy Poodle or {name3 shedding:
Toy Fox Terrier dogs shed moderately.
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Toy Poodle dogs shed none to minimal.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which is best with kids?
Toy Fox Terrier dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Toy Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Toy Fox Terrier dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Toy Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Toy Fox Terrier or Toy Poodle or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?
Toy Fox Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Toy Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Toy Fox Terrier or Toy Poodle or Border Collie?
Toy Fox Terrier dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Toy Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Toy Fox Terrier or Toy Poodle or Border Collie?
Toy Fox Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Toy Poodle dogs are 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: Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie?
Yes
Toy Fox Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Toy Poodle 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
Toy Fox Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Toy Poodle 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?
Toy Fox Terriers are not the best breed for elderly people.
Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

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

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Toy Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

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

Not really

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

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

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. 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.

Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which has most puppies?
2-6 puppies 2-4 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Toy Fox Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Toy breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Border Collie. Which has most recognition?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc. 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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