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Name	Labrador Retriever	Patterdale Terrier	Border Terrier
Origins	England Canada	England	England Scotland
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Lab Labrador	Black Fell Terrier	Borders
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier?	Large	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Patterdale Terrier? Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	11-13 pounds (5-6 kg)	Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier? Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	12-15 inches	Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	13.5 inches	Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$500-$700	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier?	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Average: The Patterdale Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Border Terrier is quite easy to get.

Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier intelligence:	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Border Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier trainability comparison.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Patterdale Terrier dogs are hard to train. See more.	Border Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier?	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Patterdale Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Patterdale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Border Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier? Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Energetic Intelligent Confident Friendly Inquisitive Bold	Alert Intelligent Affectionate Obedient Outright Tempered Fearless
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Patterdale Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Border Terrier dogs 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: Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier?	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average to High: Patterdale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Border Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier social needs comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Patterdale Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Patterdale Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Patterdale Terrier 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.	Border Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Patterdale Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier?	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Patterdale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier?	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Patterdale Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Border Terrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Patterdale Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Border Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier?	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Patterdale Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Border Terrier bite force: Weak.
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:	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Patterdale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Patterdale Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier?	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Patterdale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Border Terrier 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: Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy	Conjunctivitis	Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Cryptorchidism Seizures Malocclusions Pulmonic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Patterdale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Border Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Labrador Retriever, Patterdale Terrier and Border Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Patterdale Terrier: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier?	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup 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? Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low: The Patterdale Terrier has good luck with genetics. See more.	High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier coat comparison:	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Dense Rough Smooth	Rough
Colors What are the original Labrador Retriever, Patterdale Terrier and Border Terrier color?	Black Yellow Chocolate	Black Brown Golden	Tan Red Blue Grizzle Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier? Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Patterdale Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier? Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Patterdale Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier?	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Patterdale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Patterdale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Patterdale Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Patterdale Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Terrier dogs are not the most 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 Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Patterdale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier?	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Patterdale Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Patterdale Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier?	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Patterdale Terrier dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Border Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Patterdale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Patterdale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier 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: Labrador Retriever or Patterdale Terrier or Border Terrier? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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.	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.
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.	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: Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier?	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Patterdale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Terrier 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.

Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier 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 Labrador Retriever and Patterdale Terrier and Border Terrier have?	5-10 puppies	2-5 puppies	2-8 puppies
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Labrador Retriever vs Patterdale Terrier vs Border Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers 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 America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed 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 Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc. Club Espanol De Terriers

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