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Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Comparison - Dog breed selector: Barbone or Sheepdog or Lab? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever breeds.
Barbone
Caniche
Chien Canne
Grosse Pudel
French Poodle
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Lab
Labrador
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Large Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever? Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever height comparison:
15 inches (38 cm) or more Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
15 inches (38 cm) or more Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1000-$1500 $600-$800 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever?
Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.

Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed ranks highest?
Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which is easiest to train?
Poodle dogs are easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most alert?
Poodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most protective?
Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever? Compare temperaments.
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever?
High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Social Needs
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:
Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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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.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most vocal?
Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most playful?
The Poodle is a playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.

Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most flexible?
Poodle 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.
Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever?
Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which uses mouth most during play?
Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Poodle bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which handles climate changes best?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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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.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which has fewer health issues?
The Poodle 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.
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Poodle 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.
Average
The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Ear Infections
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Runny Eyes
Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd)
Neonatal Encephalopathy (news)
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Premature Graying
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy

Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most active?
Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever?
Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.

Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which needs most food?
2 to 3 cups 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. Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Fawn
Beige
Apricot
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
Yellow
Chocolate
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which requires most maintenance?
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which drools least?
The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Curly Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which requires most frequent baths?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever? Poodle or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:
Poodle dogs shed none to minimal.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best with kids?
Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?
Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever?
Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Poodle or Border Collie or Labrador Retriever?
Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever?
Yes
Poodle 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
Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best suited for service work?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which excels in therapy work?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best suited for water work?

Yes

Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which has most military use?

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.

Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which has most puppies?
2-4 puppies 4-8 puppies 5-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Poodle vs Border Collie vs Labrador Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle 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.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Poodle, Border Collie, and Labrador Retriever. Which has most recognition?
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
Canadian Canine Registry

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