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Name	Lhasa Apso	Border Collie	Golden Retriever
Origins	Tibet	England Scotland Wales	Scotland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	77	38	3
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Lion Dog Lhasa	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Lhasa Apso or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Lhasa Apso or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Small	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Lhasa Apso or Border Collie or Border Collie? Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:	13-15 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	14 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Lhasa Apso or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	10-11 inches (25-28 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Lhasa Apso or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$600-$800	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Lhasa Apso or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Very frequent: The Lhasa Apso is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever intelligence:	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.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison.	Lhasa Apso dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Lhasa Apso or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Lhasa Apso dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Lhasa Apso or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Lhasa Apso dogs are average defenders. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Lhasa Apso or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Alert Intelligent Friendly Obedient Devoted Lively Steady Spirited Assertive	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Lhasa Apso dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Golden Retriever 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: Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?	High: Lhasa Apso 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.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	Lhasa Apso dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Lhasa Apso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Golden Retriever 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?	Lhasa Apso dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. 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.	Golden Retriever 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

Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever playfulness comparison:	Average: Lhasa Apsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?	A lot: Lhasa Apso is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever 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 Lhasa Apso or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	Very house-friendly dog the Lhasa Apso breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?	Lhasa Apsos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	Patellar Luxation Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sebaceous Adenitis Cherry Eye Familial Inherited Renal Dysplasia Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Lhasa Apso should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Lhasa Apso, Border Collie and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Lhasa Apso: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?	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 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.

Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Lhasa Apso or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	3 to 4 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? Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Lhasa Apso has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original Lhasa Apso, Border Collie and Golden Retriever color?	Black Red White Brown Yellow	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	Golden Light
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Lhasa Apso or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:	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.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Lhasa Apso or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Lhasa Apso or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Lhasa Apso dogs shed above average. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever 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: Lhasa Apso or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever 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, Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The Lhasa Apso has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Lhasa Apso 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.	The Golden Retriever 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.

Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

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

Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever 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.	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: Lhasa Apso or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?	Not really Lhasa Apso 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.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes 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.

Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever 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 Lhasa Apso and Border Collie and Golden Retriever have?	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Lhasa Apso vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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 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

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