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Name	Irish Setter	Tibetan Terrier	Border Collie
Origins	Ireland	Tibet	England Scotland Wales
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Group	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	72	101	38
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Irish Red Setter Red Setter	Dokhi Apso Tsang Apso	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie?	Large	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Terrier? Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie weight comparison:	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg)	18-30 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	24 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie? Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie height comparison:	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	14-17 inches (36-43 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: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$1200-$2000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie?	Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Tibetan Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie intelligence:	Smart: The Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie trainability comparison.	Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie?	Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie? Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Independent Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Lively Companionable	Energetic Sensitive Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Reserved Amiable	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	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: Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie?	High: Irish Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Tibetan Terrier 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.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie social needs comparison:	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are a social breed. 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?	Irish Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Tibetan Terrier 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?	Irish Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Tibetan Terrier 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

Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:	The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Tibetan Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie?	Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Tibetan Terrier rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Tibetan Terrier 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

Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Setter bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Tibetan Terrier 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
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Tibetan Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison:	Irish Setter dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Tibetan Terrier 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.

Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie?	The Irish Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Tibetan Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Canine Leukocyte	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hyperthyroidism Distichiasis Lens Luxation	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Irish Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Tibetan Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Irish Setter, Tibetan Terrier and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Tibetan Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Setter 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 Tibetan Terrier 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 Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie? Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie energy level comparison:	Irish Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.	Tibetan Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie?	Irish Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.	Tibetan Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two 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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Tibetan Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie coat comparison:	Fine	Thick Smooth	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Colors What are the original Irish Setter, Tibetan Terrier and Border Collie color?	Red Mahogany	Black Gray White Silver	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 Which dog is easy to maintain, Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie? Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of 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
Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie? Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Irish Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.	Tibetan Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Border Collie 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: Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie?	High 🔼 The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Tibetan Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Tibetan Terrier 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.

Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Irish Setter dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie?	Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie?	Irish Setter dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie?	Irish Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie?	Yes Irish Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Tibetan Terrier 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 Irish Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Tibetan Terrier 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?	Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Tibetan Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Irish Setter or Tibetan Terrier or Border Collie? 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?	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie?	Yes Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Tibetan Terrier 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.
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.

Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie 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 Irish Setter and Tibetan Terrier and Border Collie have?	7-10 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Irish Setter vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds 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 Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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	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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