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Name	Border Collie	Belgian Malinois	Rottweiler
Origins	England Scotland Wales	Belgium	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	38	44	8
Reviews	13	3	11
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Malinois	Rott Rottie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler?	Large	Large	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Belgian Malinois? Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 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: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler? Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler height comparison:	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 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: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)

Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1200-$1400	$1200-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler?	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get.

Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler intelligence:	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler trainability comparison.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler?	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler? Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working	Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Border Collie 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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler?	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler social needs comparison:	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.	Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	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.	Belgian Malinois 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.	Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler playfulness comparison:	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler?	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 Belgian Malinois 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 Rottweiler indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler?	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Belgian Malinois 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.	Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
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 Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler mouthiness comparison:	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler?	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
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 Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Belgian Malinois and Rottweiler breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years	8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler?	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.	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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler? Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler energy level comparison:	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.	Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.	Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler?	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.	Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 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 Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler coat comparison:	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Weather-resistant Straight	Dense
Colors What are the original Border Collie, Belgian Malinois and Rottweiler color?	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	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Tan Rust Mahogany
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler? Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler grooming comparison:	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler? Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or {name3 shedding:	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.	Rottweiler dogs 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 Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler?	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average 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 Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler Good With Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Border Collie or Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler? 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.
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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.	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.
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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler?	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rottweiler 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.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler 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 Belgian Malinois and Rottweiler have?	4-8 puppies	6-10 puppies	8-12 puppies
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Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler 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 1959 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working 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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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 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	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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club

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