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Name	Whippet	Goldendoodle	Border Collie
Origins	England	United States Canada	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie breeds.	Snap Dog English Whippet	Curly Retriever Goldenpoo Curly Golden	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie? Compare adult weight ranges.	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 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?	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Whippet or Goldendoodle or Border Collie? Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie height comparison:	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	13-24 inches (33-61 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)	18.5 inches (47 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$1200	$600-$800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Whippet or Goldendoodle or Border Collie?	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy 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.

Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which is easiest to train?	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which breed is most alert?	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which breed is most protective?	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie? Compare temperaments.	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie?	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Goldendoodle 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 Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs need for social interaction is average. 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 Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Goldendoodle 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?	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. 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

Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which breed is most vocal?	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Goldendoodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Goldendoodle breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which breed is most flexible?	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Goldendoodle 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: Whippet or Goldendoodle or Border Collie?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which uses mouth most during play?	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have a lower 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.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Goldendoodle 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

Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Goldendoodle: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which has fewer health issues?	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Goldendoodle 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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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Addison's Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which breed is most active?	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.	Goldendoodle 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 Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Whippet or Goldendoodle or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.	Goldendoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Whippet or Goldendoodle or Border Collie?	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.	Goldendoodle 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

Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Goldendoodle has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which needs most food?	1 to 2 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.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. What colors are available?	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Black Gray Red White Brown Yellow	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 Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which drools least?	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Goldendoodle 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.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fine Short Close in texture	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Whippet or Goldendoodle or Border Collie? Whippet or Goldendoodle or {name3 shedding:	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which is best with kids?	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle 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?	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Goldendoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Whippet or Goldendoodle or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Goldendoodle dogs are very 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
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Whippet or Goldendoodle or Border Collie?	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Whippet or Goldendoodle or Border Collie?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Goldendoodle 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: Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie?	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Goldendoodle 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 Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Goldendoodle 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?	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which excels in therapy work?	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.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Whippet, Goldendoodle, 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 Whippet, Goldendoodle, 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 Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Goldendoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Whippet, Goldendoodle, 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. 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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Whippet, Goldendoodle, 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.

Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which has most puppies?	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Whippet, Goldendoodle, 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 Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. What's recommended?	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.

Whippet vs Goldendoodle vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound 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 Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	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 Whippet, Goldendoodle, and Border Collie. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer 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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