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Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian Comparison - Dog breed selector: English Collie or Sheepdog or Deutsche Spitze? Find the right dog for you

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Name Rough Collie Border Collie Pomeranian
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
English Collie
Lassie Dog
Long-Haired Collie
Scottish Collie
Collie
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Deutsche Spitze
Pom Pom
Spitz Enano
Spitz Nain
Zwergspitz
Zwers
Pom
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Rough Collie or Border Collie or Pomeranian? Which is the smallest dog, Rough Collie or Border Collie or Pomeranian?
Large Large Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Rough Collie or Border Collie or Border Collie? Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian weight comparison:
Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) 3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) 5 pounds (2 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Rough Collie or Border Collie or Pomeranian? Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian height comparison:
Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) 7-12 inches (18-30 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) 9.5 inches (24 cm)

Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Rough Collie or Border Collie or Pomeranian? Which is more expensive?
$400-$600 $600-$800 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Rough Collie or Border Collie or Pomeranian?
Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Pomeranian is quite easy to get.

Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Rough Collie or Border Collie or Pomeranian? Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian behavior/temperament comparison:
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Elegant
Hard working
Herding
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Active
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Lively
Sociable
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Rough Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian?
High: Rough Collie 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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High: Pomeranian dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian social needs comparison:
Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Pomeranian dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Pomeranian dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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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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Pomeranian dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian playfulness comparison:
The Rough Collie is a playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian?
Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Rough Collie or Border Collie or Pomeranian?
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Rough Collie indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Pomeranian breed.

Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Rough Collie or Border Collie or Pomeranian?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Pomeranian bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian mouthiness comparison:
Rough Collie dogs have an 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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Pomeranian dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian health comparison. Which is the healthier: Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian?
The Rough Collie 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 Pomeranian is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Drug Sensitivity
Collie Eye Anomaly
Gray Collie Syndrome
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Cataracts
Collapsed Trachea
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy
Seizures
Dry Eye
Heatstroke
Heat Intolerance
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Rough Collie 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 Pomeranian should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian lifespan comparison. How long do Rough Collie, Border Collie and Pomeranian breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Pomeranian: 14 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Rough Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Pomeranian can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Rough Collie or Border Collie or Pomeranian? Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian energy level comparison:
Rough Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Pomeranian dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rough Collie or Border Collie or Pomeranian? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Pomeranian dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Rough Collie or Border Collie or Pomeranian?
Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Pomeranian dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Rough Collie or Border Collie or Pomeranian?
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: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Pomeranian's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian coat comparison:
Rough
Soft
Thick
Straight
Harsh
Furry
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Fluffy
Colors
What are the original Rough Collie, Border Collie and Pomeranian color?
White
Sable
Merle
Black & White & Tan
Blue & Merle
Blue & Merle & White
Sable & White
White & Merle
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
Gray
Tan
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Orange
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Rough Collie or Border Collie or Pomeranian? Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian grooming comparison:
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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Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Rough Collie or Border Collie or Pomeranian? Rough Collie or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:
Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Pomeranian dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Rough Collie or Border Collie or Pomeranian?
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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Hypoallergenic
Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian?

Medium

The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Rough Collie 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 Pomeranian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian Good With Comparison

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

Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

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 Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Rough Collie or Border Collie or Pomeranian? Which is better for autism?

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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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

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.

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: Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian?

Not really

Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like 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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Not really

Pomeranian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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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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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.

Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian 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.
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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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Litter Size
How many puppies can Rough Collie and Border Collie and Pomeranian have?
4-8 puppies 4-8 puppies 2-5 puppies

Rough Collie vs Border Collie vs Pomeranian Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz 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
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.
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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