Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Shiba Inu Comparison

Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

Best for Apartments

Shiba Inu

5/5 · Ideal

Easiest Grooming

Labrador Retriever

1/5 · Low maintenance

Longest Lifespan

🤝 Tie

Easiest to Train

🤝 Tie

Most Active

🤝 Tie

Best for First-Time Owners

🤝 Tie

4/6

67%

Border Collie

5/6

83%

Labrador Retriever

5/6

83%

Shiba Inu

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Unit

Breed

Origins

Group

Pastoral / Herding Dogs

Gun Dog

Companion Dogs

Popularity Rank

#38

#45

Reviews

User Ratings

5.0/5

4.5/5

4.9/5

Border Collie

Labrador Retriever

Shiba Inu

Common Names & Aliases

Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu breeds.

SheepdogScotch Sheep Dog

LabLabrador

Japanese Shiba InuJapanese Small-Size DogShibaShiba KenBrushwood Dog

Breed Classification

How do breed classifications differ between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu? Compare their breeding categories.

Purebred

Border Collie

Labrador Retriever

Shiba Inu

Size Classification

Compare size differences between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which breed is the largest?

Large

Medium

Weight Statistics

How do weights compare between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu? Compare adult weight ranges.

Male: 14-20 kgFemale: 12-19 kg

Male: 27-34 kgFemale: 25-32 kg

Male: 8-11 kgFemale: 6.8-9 kg

Average Weight

Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?

Male: 17 kgFemale: 15.6 kg

Male: 30.6 kgFemale: 28.3 kg

Male: 9.8 kgFemale: 7.9 kg

Height

Which is taller, Border Collie or Labrador Retriever or Shiba Inu? Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Shiba Inu height comparison:

Male: 48-56 cmFemale: 46-53 cm

Male: 56-61 cmFemale: 53-58 cm

Male: 36-41 cmFemale: 33-38 cm

Average Height

Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?

Male: 52 cmFemale: 49.5 cm

Male: 58.5 cmFemale: 55.5 cm

Male: 38.5 cmFemale: 35.5 cm

Border Collie

Labrador Retriever

Shiba Inu

Intelligence Rating

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for intelligence rating?

5/5Top Pick

3/5

Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Collie and Labrador Retriever are tied with the highest rating for intelligence rating (5/5), while Shiba Inu, scoring lower at 3/5.

Watchdog Rating

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for watchdog rating?

5/5Top Pick

3/5

4/5

Verdict: Border Collie performs best for watchdog rating, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Shiba Inu, scoring slightly lower at 4/5; Labrador Retriever, scoring lower at 3/5.

Training Difficulty

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for training difficulty?

4/5

5/5Top Pick

2/5

Verdict: Labrador Retriever performs best for training difficulty, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Border Collie, scoring slightly lower at 4/5; Shiba Inu, scoring lower at 2/5.

Territorial Protection

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for territorial protection?

5/5Top Pick

3/5

5/5Top Pick

Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Collie and Shiba Inu are tied with the highest rating for territorial protection (5/5), while Labrador Retriever, scoring lower at 3/5.

Border Collie

Labrador Retriever

Shiba Inu

Price Range

Compare puppy costs for Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Find price differences between these breeds.

💵$600-$800

💰$1000-$2000

💵$800-$1000

Availability

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed is the most available?

5/5Top Pick

Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu are tied with the highest availability rating of 5/5.

Border Collie

Labrador Retriever

Shiba Inu

Personality Traits

How do personalities differ between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu? Compare temperaments.

IntelligentAlertTenaciousProtectiveEnergeticResponsiveLoyal

AffectionateCheerfulFriendlyIntelligentLoyalPlayfulSocialAlertEnergeticGentleLovingGoingResponsive

AlertConfidentFearlessGoingCharmingFaithfulKeen

Sensitivity Level

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for sensitivity level?

5/5Top Pick

3/5

Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Collie and Labrador Retriever are tied with the highest rating for sensitivity level (5/5), while Shiba Inu, scoring lower at 3/5.

Impulse to Wander or Roam

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for impulse to wander or roam?

3/5

4/5Top Pick

Verdict: Shiba Inu performs best for impulse to wander or roam, with a rating of 4/5, while Border Collie, scoring slightly lower at 3/5; Labrador Retriever, scoring slightly lower at 3/5.

Prey Drive

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for prey drive?

3/5Top Pick

2/5

3/5Top Pick

Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Collie and Shiba Inu are tied with the highest rating for prey drive (3/5), while Labrador Retriever, scoring slightly lower at 2/5.

Affection Level

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for affection level?

5/5Top Pick

2/5

4/5

Verdict: Border Collie performs best for affection level, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Shiba Inu, scoring slightly lower at 4/5; Labrador Retriever, scoring lower at 2/5.

Social Needs

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for social needs?

5/5Top Pick

3/5

Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Collie and Labrador Retriever are tied with the highest rating for social needs (5/5), while Shiba Inu, scoring lower at 3/5.

Border Collie

Labrador Retriever

Shiba Inu

Barking Frequency

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for barking frequency?

2/5

3/5Top Pick

2/5

Verdict: Labrador Retriever performs best for barking frequency, with a rating of 3/5, while Border Collie, scoring slightly lower at 2/5; Shiba Inu, scoring slightly lower at 2/5.

Playful Nature

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for playful nature?

5/5Top Pick

3/5

Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Collie and Labrador Retriever are tied with the highest rating for playful nature (5/5), while Shiba Inu, scoring lower at 3/5.

Apartment Adaptability

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for apartment adaptability?

2/5

5/5Top Pick

Verdict: Shiba Inu performs best for apartment adaptability, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Border Collie, scoring lower at 2/5; Labrador Retriever, scoring lower at 2/5.

Border Collie

Labrador Retriever

Shiba Inu

Lifestyle Adaptability

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for lifestyle adaptability?

5/5Top Pick

4/5

Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Collie and Labrador Retriever are tied with the highest rating for lifestyle adaptability (5/5), while Shiba Inu, scoring slightly lower at 4/5.

Alone Time Tolerance

Compare alone-time tolerance between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which handles solitude best?

❌Very Low

⏰Moderate

Border Collie

Labrador Retriever

Shiba Inu

Bite Risk Assessment

Compare biting potential between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which has lowest bite risk?

🟢Low

🟡Moderate

🟢Low

Mouthing Tendency

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for mouthing tendency?

5/5Top Pick

4/5

Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Collie and Labrador Retriever are tied with the highest rating for mouthing tendency (5/5), while Shiba Inu, scoring slightly lower at 4/5.

Bite Strength Rating

Compare bite forces between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which has the strongest bite?

🐕Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie

Labrador Retriever

Shiba Inu

Average Lifespan

Compare life expectancies of Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which breed lives longest?

💚11-15 years

🕑10-12 years

💚11-15 years

Climate Tolerance

Compare weather adaptability between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which handles climate changes best?

❄️Prefers average to cold weather conditions

☀️Tolerates warm and cold weather

❄️Prefers average to cold weather conditions

Health Concerns

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for health concerns?

3/5Top Pick

Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu are tied with the highest rating for health concerns (3/5).

Health Problems

Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Shiba Inu? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever vs Shiba Inu health problems comparison:

AllergiesCollie Eye AnomalyEpilepsyHip DysplasiaOsteochondrosis DissecansProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)

Acute Moist DermatitisBloatCataractsCold TailEar InfectionsElbow DysplasiaEpilepsyHip DysplasiaMyopathyOsteochondrosis DissecansProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia

AllergiesCancerChylothoraxEpilepsyGlaucomaHip DysplasiaHypothyroidismPatellar LuxationProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)Spinning

Vet Care Frequency

Compare veterinary needs between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which requires most frequent care?

🏥Average

Border Collie

Labrador Retriever

Shiba Inu

Energy Rating

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for energy rating?

5/5Top Pick

4/5

Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Collie and Labrador Retriever are tied with the highest rating for energy rating (5/5), while Shiba Inu, scoring slightly lower at 4/5.

Sleeping Need

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for sleeping need?

1/5

2/5Top Pick

Verdict: Shiba Inu performs best for sleeping need, with a rating of 2/5, while Border Collie, scoring slightly lower at 1/5; Labrador Retriever, scoring slightly lower at 1/5.

Activity Requirement / Exercise Need

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for activity requirement / exercise need?

5/5Top Pick

3/5

Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Collie and Labrador Retriever are tied with the highest rating for activity requirement / exercise need (5/5), while Shiba Inu, scoring lower at 3/5.

Border Collie

Labrador Retriever

Shiba Inu

Obesity Tendency

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for obesity tendency?

3/5

5/5Top Pick

2/5

Verdict: Labrador Retriever performs best for obesity tendency, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Border Collie, scoring lower at 3/5; Shiba Inu, scoring lower at 2/5.

Food Consumption

Compare food requirements between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which needs most food?

🍽️🍽️🍽️🍽️🍽️1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.

🍽️🍽️🍽️🍽️🍽️Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

🍽️🍽️🍽️🍽️🍽️Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Border Collie

Labrador Retriever

Shiba Inu

Allergy Friendliness

Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which is best for allergy sufferers?

❌No

Coat Colors

Compare color variations between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. What colors are available?

Black & WhiteTricolorTanBlue merleBlue merle-tricolorSlate merleRed merleBlackBrindleGoldLilacRedSableSable MerleSaddleback SableWhite & BlueWhite & Blue MerleWhite & RedWhite & Red MerleWhite TickedSealSlateWhite & GoldWhite & SableWhite & Seal

YellowChocolateBlack

TanRedCreamSesameBlack

Grooming Requirements

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for grooming requirements?

3/5Top Pick

1/5

2/5

Verdict: Border Collie performs best for grooming requirements, with a rating of 3/5, while Shiba Inu, scoring slightly lower at 2/5; Labrador Retriever, scoring lower at 1/5.

Shedding Level

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for shedding level?

3/5

4/5Top Pick

Verdict: Shiba Inu performs best for shedding level, with a rating of 4/5, while Border Collie, scoring slightly lower at 3/5; Labrador Retriever, scoring slightly lower at 3/5.

Drooling Tendency

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for drooling tendency?

1/5

3/5Top Pick

1/5

Verdict: Labrador Retriever performs best for drooling tendency, with a rating of 3/5, while Border Collie, scoring lower at 1/5; Shiba Inu, scoring lower at 1/5.

Stinkiness Rating

Compare odor levels between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which has least natural smell?

👃👃👃👃👃Medium

👃👃👃👃👃High

👃👃👃👃👃Medium

Coat Characteristics

Compare coat types between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. How do their fur characteristics differ?

FeatheredModerately LongShortStraightDense

DenseHardWaterproofShort

Dense

Bathing Needs

Compare bathing needs between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which requires most frequent baths?

🛁6-8 weeks

🚿3-4 weeks

🚿4-6 weeks

Border Collie

Labrador Retriever

Shiba Inu

Cat Friendly

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for cat friendly?

3/5

4/5Top Pick

2/5

Verdict: Labrador Retriever performs best for cat friendly, with a rating of 4/5, while Border Collie, scoring slightly lower at 3/5; Shiba Inu, scoring lower at 2/5.

Child Compatibility

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for child compatibility?

5/5Top Pick

3/5

Verdict: There is no clear winner: Border Collie and Labrador Retriever are tied with the highest rating for child compatibility (5/5), while Shiba Inu, scoring lower at 3/5.

Dog Friendly

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for dog friendly?

3/5

5/5Top Pick

3/5

Verdict: Labrador Retriever performs best for dog friendly, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Border Collie, scoring lower at 3/5; Shiba Inu, scoring lower at 3/5.

Stranger Friendly

Between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu, which breed scores best for stranger friendly?

3/5

5/5Top Pick

2/5

Verdict: Labrador Retriever performs best for stranger friendly, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Border Collie, scoring lower at 3/5; Shiba Inu, scoring lower at 2/5.

Office Friendly

Are Border Collie dogs good office canines? Do Border Collie dogs make good office-friendly pets? Can they be office dogs?

❌No

Senior Citizens Friendly

Are they senior citizens friendly dogs? How well do dogs get along with the elderly people? What is the Labrador Retriever temperament with senior people? Are dogs good for elderly owners?

💚Highly Recommended

👌Average

Pet Compatibility

Compare pet compatibility between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which is most pet-friendly?

🐶Average

🐕Good

🐶Below Average

Good For First Time Owners

Is Border Collie breed good for first-time owners? Do they make a good dog for novice owners? Is Border Collie breed suitable for first-time owners?

✅Yes

❌No

Border Collie

Labrador Retriever

Shiba Inu

Service Dog Capability

Compare service dog potential between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which is best suited for service work?

⭐●●●●●Yes

⭐●●●●●Not really

Therapy Work Suitability

Compare therapy dog potential between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which excels in therapy work?

⭐●●●●●Yes

⭐●●●●●Not really

Scent Detection Ability

Compare detection capabilities between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which has best nose work ability?

⭐●●●●●Yes

⭐●●●●●Not really

Search & Rescue Potential

Compare search and rescue potential between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which is best for SAR work?

✅Yes

Not really

Maritime Work Ability

Compare boating aptitude between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which is best suited for water work?

⭐●●●●●Not really

⭐●●●●●Yes

⭐●●●●●Not really

Draft Work Capability

Compare cart pulling abilities between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which is best for draft work?

⭐●●●●●Not really

Military Service Background

Compare military service history of Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which has most military use?

Not really

Border Collie

Labrador Retriever

Shiba Inu

Puppy Litter Size

Compare typical litter sizes of Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which has most puppies?

🐶🐶🐶🐶4-8 puppies

🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶5-10 puppies

🐶🐶🐶2-4 puppies

Pregnancy Duration

Compare gestation periods of Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Any breeding differences?

🤰60-64 days

Breeding Frequency

Compare breeding intervals between Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. What's recommended?

💚Once a year.

Border Collie

Labrador Retriever

Shiba Inu

AKC Classification

Compare AKC groups for Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. How are they classified?

🏅Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.

🏅Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.

🏅Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.

FCI Classification

Compare FCI groups for Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. How are they classified internationally?

🏅Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.

🏅Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.

🏅Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.

Kennel Club Recognition

Compare breed recognition status of Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, and Shiba Inu. Which has most recognition?

🏅American Canine Registry🏅American Kennel Club🏅America's Pet Registry🏅Australian National Kennel Council🏅Continental Kennel Club🏅Dog Registry of America Inc.🏅Federation Cynologique Internationale🏅Kennel Club of Great Britain🏅National Kennel Club🏅New Zealand Kennel Club🏅North American Purebred Registry, Inc.🏅United Kennel Club🏅American Canine Association, Inc.🏅The American Int. Border Collie Registry🏅The American Border Collie Association

🏅American Canine Registry🏅American Kennel Club🏅America's Pet Registry🏅Australian National Kennel Council🏅Canadian Canine Registry🏅Canadian Kennel Club🏅Continental Kennel Club🏅Dog Registry of America Inc.🏅Federation Cynologique Internationale🏅Kennel Club of Great Britain🏅National Kennel Club🏅New Zealand Kennel Club🏅North American Purebred Registry, Inc.🏅United Kennel Club🏅American Canine Association, Inc.

Border Collie

Labrador Retriever

Shiba Inu

Basic Info

Origin

Scotland

England

Canada

England

Japan

Group

Pastoral / Herding Dogs

Gun Dog

Companion Dogs

Popularity

#38

#45

Common Names & Aliases

SheepdogScotch Sheep Dog

LabLabrador

Japanese Shiba InuJapanese Small-Size DogShibaShiba KenBrushwood Dog

Breed Classification

Purebred

Size Classification

Large

Medium

Weight Statistics

Male: 14-20 kg, Female: 12-19 kg

Male: 27-34 kg, Female: 25-32 kg

Male: 8-11 kg, Female: 6.8-9 kg

Average Weight

Male: 17 kg, Female: 15.6 kg

Male: 30.6 kg, Female: 28.3 kg

Male: 9.8 kg, Female: 7.9 kg

Height

Male: 48-56 cm, Female: 46-53 cm

Male: 56-61 cm, Female: 53-58 cm

Male: 36-41 cm, Female: 33-38 cm

Average Height

Male: 52 cm, Female: 49.5 cm

Male: 58.5 cm, Female: 55.5 cm

Male: 38.5 cm, Female: 35.5 cm

Intelligence Rating

5/5

3/5

Watchdog Rating

5/5

3/5

4/5

Training Difficulty

4/5

5/5

2/5

Territorial Protection

5/5

3/5

5/5

Price Range

$600-$800

$1000-$2000

$800-$1000

Availability

5/5

Personality Traits

IntelligentAlertTenaciousProtectiveEnergeticResponsiveLoyal

AffectionateCheerfulFriendlyIntelligentLoyalPlayfulSocialAlertEnergeticGentleLovingGoingResponsive

AlertConfidentFearlessGoingCharmingFaithfulKeen

Sensitivity Level

5/5

3/5

Impulse to Wander or Roam

3/5

4/5

Prey Drive

3/5

2/5

3/5

Affection Level

5/5

2/5

4/5

Social Needs

5/5

3/5

Barking Frequency

2/5

3/5

2/5

Playful Nature

5/5

3/5

Apartment Adaptability

2/5

5/5

Lifestyle Adaptability

5/5

4/5

Alone Time Tolerance

Very Low

Moderate

Bite Risk Assessment

Low

Moderate

Low

Mouthing Tendency

5/5

4/5

Bite Strength Rating

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Average Lifespan

11-15 years

10-12 years

11-15 years

Climate Tolerance

Prefers average to cold weather conditions

Tolerates warm and cold weather

Prefers average to cold weather conditions

Health Concerns

3/5

Health Problems

AllergiesCollie Eye AnomalyEpilepsyHip DysplasiaOsteochondrosis DissecansProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)

Acute Moist DermatitisBloatCataractsCold TailEar InfectionsElbow DysplasiaEpilepsyHip DysplasiaMyopathyOsteochondrosis DissecansProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia

AllergiesCancerChylothoraxEpilepsyGlaucomaHip DysplasiaHypothyroidismPatellar LuxationProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)Spinning

Vet Care Frequency

Average

Energy Rating

5/5

4/5

Sleeping Need

1/5

2/5

Activity Requirement / Exercise Need

5/5

3/5

Obesity Tendency

3/5

5/5

2/5

Food Consumption

1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.

Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Allergy Friendliness

Coat Colors

YellowChocolateBlack

TanRedCreamSesameBlack

Grooming Requirements

3/5

1/5

2/5

Shedding Level

3/5

4/5

Drooling Tendency

1/5

3/5

1/5

Stinkiness Rating

Medium

High

Medium

Coat Characteristics

FeatheredModerately LongShortStraightDense

DenseHardWaterproofShort

Dense

Bathing Needs

6-8 weeks

3-4 weeks

4-6 weeks

Cat Friendly

3/5

4/5

2/5

Child Compatibility

5/5

3/5

Dog Friendly

3/5

5/5

3/5

Stranger Friendly

3/5

5/5

2/5

Office Friendly

Senior Citizens Friendly

Highly Recommended

Average

Pet Compatibility

Average

Good

Below Average

Good For First Time Owners

Yes

Service Dog Capability

Yes

Not really

Therapy Work Suitability

Yes

Not really

Scent Detection Ability

Yes

Not really

Search & Rescue Potential

Yes

Not really

Maritime Work Ability

Not really

Yes

Not really

Draft Work Capability

Not really

Military Service Background

Not really

Puppy Litter Size

4-8 puppies

5-10 puppies

2-4 puppies

Pregnancy Duration

60-64 days

Breeding Frequency

Once a year.

AKC Classification

Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.

Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.

Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.

FCI Classification

Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.

Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.

Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.

Kennel Club Recognition

American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.The American Int. Border Collie RegistryThe American Border Collie Association

American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Canine RegistryCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.

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Trainability and Intelligence

Intelligence Rating

Watchdog Rating

Training Difficulty

Territorial Protection

Price and Availability

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Personality and Temperament

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Impulse to Wander or Roam

Prey Drive

Affection Level

Social Needs

Activity and Playfulness

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Apartment Adaptability

Adaptability and Independence

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Health and Lifespan

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Allergies and Grooming

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