Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Barbone or Lab or Sheepdog? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Toy Poodle and Labrador Retriever. Which is better: Toy Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie?
Name | Toy Poodle | Labrador Retriever | Border Collie |
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Group | Companion Dogs | Gun Dog | Pastoral / Herding Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 449 | 1 | 38 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie breeds. |
Barbone Pudle Teacup Poodle Teddy Poodle |
Lab Labrador |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which breed is the largest? | Small | Large | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg) | Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 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: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg) | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Toy Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie height comparison: | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 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? | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) | Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) |
Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1000-$1500 | $1000-$2000 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Toy Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? | 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 Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get. |
Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which breed ranks highest? | Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which is easiest to train? | Toy Poodle dogs are very easy to train. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which breed is most alert? | Toy Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which breed is most protective? | Toy Poodle dogs are average defenders. | Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie? Compare temperaments. |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | 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: Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie? | High: Toy Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. | High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie social needs comparison: | Toy Poodle dogs are a social breed. | Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Toy Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Toy Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | 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. |
Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which breed is most vocal? | Average to High: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed. | Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which breed is most playful? | The Toy Poodle is a playful breed. | The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Very house-friendly dog the Toy Poodle breed. | It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home. | It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home. |
Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which breed is most flexible? | Toy Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Labrador 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. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Toy Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? | 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. | Labrador Retriever 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. |
Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which uses mouth most during play? | Toy Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Toy Poodle bite force: Weak. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. |
Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which breed lives longest? |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Toy Poodle: 15 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, 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. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | 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. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which has fewer health issues? | The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Labrador Retriever 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 Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Labrador Retriever 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 Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie health problems comparison: |
Heart Murmurs Slipped Stifle Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Ear Infections Skin Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans |
Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which breed is most active? | Toy Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs. | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Toy Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Toy Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Toy Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? | Toy Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep. | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Toy Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. | High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which needs most food? | 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 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. |
Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | Yes See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. What colors are available? |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot |
Black Yellow Chocolate |
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 Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which requires most maintenance? | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which drools least? | The Toy Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which has least natural smell? | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Dense Curly Thick |
Dense Waterproof Hard Short |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which requires most frequent baths? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Toy Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Toy Poodle or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding: | Toy Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. | Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. |
Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which is best with kids? | Toy Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Toy Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Toy Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly? | Toy Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Toy Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? | Toy Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Toy Poodle or Labrador Retriever or Border Collie? | Toy Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Labrador 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: Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie? |
Yes Toy Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Labrador 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 Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Labrador 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? | Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, 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. | 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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which is best for SAR work? | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. | Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, 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. | Not really 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. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, 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 Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which has most puppies? | 2-4 puppies | 5-10 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, 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 Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. What's recommended? | 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. |
Toy Poodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. How are they classified? | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. How are they classified internationally? | 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. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Toy Poodle, Labrador Retriever, and Border Collie. Which has most recognition? | Dog Registry of America Inc. |
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 Canadian Canine Registry |
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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