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Name	Border Collie	Australian Shepherd	Mudi
Origins	England Scotland Wales	United States	Hungary
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	38	17	486
Reviews	12	6	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Little Blue Dog Aussie	Canis Ovilis Fenyesi Hungarian Mudi
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$600-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi?	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd 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.

Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd? Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	18-29 pounds (8-13 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	23.5 pounds (10.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi? Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi height comparison:	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	15-19 inches (38-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	17 inches (43 cm)

Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi coat comparison:	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Feathered	Dense Curly Wavy Shiny Short
Colors What are the original Border Collie, Australian Shepherd and Mudi color?	Black & White Tricolor Tan Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Black Brindle Gold Lilac Red Sable Sable Merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red White & Red Merle White Ticked Seal Slate White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Red Blue Merle Black	Fawn Black Merle Brown Gray White Black Blue-Grey Ash coloured (blue grey)
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi? Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi grooming comparison:	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Mudi requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi? Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Border Collies shed moderately. See more.	Australian Shepherds shed moderately. See more.	Mudis shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	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.

Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi? Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Alert Tenacious Protective Energetic Responsive Loyal	Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective	Alert Energetic Intelligent Loving Courageous Gentle Lively Guarding Companionable Watchful Keen to Work Adaptable
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi intelligence:	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence. See more.	Smart: Mudi's has great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi trainability comparison.	Border Collies are easy to train. See more.	Australian Shepherds are very easy to train. See more.	Mudis are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi playfulness comparison:	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Mudis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Border Collies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Mudis have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi?	High: Border Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Mudis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi social needs comparison:	Border Collies need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Australian Shepherds are a social breed. See more.	Mudis need for social interaction is average. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Mudi barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi?	Border Collies are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Mudis are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Border Collies are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Mudis are average defenders. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Mudi bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi mouthiness comparison:	Border Collies have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Mudis have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Border Collies have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Mudis are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Border Collies 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.	Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi?	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Shepherd indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Mudi indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Border Collies adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Mudis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi?	Border Collies tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Australian Shepherds 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi? Which dog is more friendly?	Border Collies are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Mudis are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Border Collies are generally with other pets.	Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets.	Mudis are usually friendly towards other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi?	Border Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Mudis are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi?	Border Collies are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.	Mudis are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi?	Border Collies are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Mudis are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi?	Yes Border Collies are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Shepherds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Mudis are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Mudi is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Mudis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi Health Comparison

Health Issues Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi?	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Mudis are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi health problems comparison:	Allergies Collie Eye Anomaly Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Deafness Detached Retina Distichiasis Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Mudi should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Australian Shepherd and Mudi breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Mudi: 14 years
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Hypoallergenic Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi? Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi energy level comparison:	Border Collies are high-energy dogs.	Australian Shepherds are high-energy dogs.	Mudis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Border Collies need a lot of exercises.	Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises.	Mudis need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi?	Border Collies don't need too much sleep.	Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep.	Mudis sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Mudi has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi?	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Mudi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Border Collie or Australian Shepherd or Mudi? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi?	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mudi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Border Collie and Australian Shepherd and Mudi have?	4-8 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7	5-8 puppies
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Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd vs Mudi Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America	No data available

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