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Name	Labrador Retriever	Boxer	Dalmatian
Origins	England Canada	Germany	Croatia
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Group	Gun Dog	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Lab Labrador	Deutscher Boxer German Boxer	Carriage Dog Dally Firehouse Dog Plum Pudding Dog Spotted Coach Dog Dal
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Labrador Retriever or Boxer or Dalmatian? Which is the smallest dog, Labrador Retriever or Boxer or Dalmatian?	Large	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Labrador Retriever or Boxer or Boxer? Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian weight comparison:	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	about 55 pounds (25 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)	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)	about 55 pounds (25 kg)
Height Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or Boxer or Dalmatian? Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)

Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Labrador Retriever or Boxer or Dalmatian? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$600-$1200	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or Boxer or Dalmatian?	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Boxer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Dalmatian is quite easy to get.

Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian 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 Dalmatian dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian trainability comparison.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Boxer dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Dalmatian dogs are quite 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 Boxer or Dalmatian?	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Boxer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Dalmatian dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Labrador Retriever or Boxer or Dalmatian? 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.	Boxer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Dalmatian dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Labrador Retriever or Boxer or Dalmatian? Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Playful Energetic Intelligent Confident Friendly Loyal Fearless Brave Bright	Active Playful Energetic Sensitive Intelligent Friendly Outgoing
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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian?	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Boxer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Dalmatian 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 Boxer vs Dalmatian social needs comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Boxer dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Dalmatian dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Boxer dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Dalmatian 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.	Boxer 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.	Dalmatian dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian playfulness comparison:	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Boxer is a playful breed. See more.	The Dalmatian is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian?	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Dalmatian barks occasionally. 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 Boxer or Dalmatian?	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Boxer breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Dalmatian breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian 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.	Boxer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Dalmatian 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 Boxer or Dalmatian?	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Boxer dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Dalmatian dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian health comparison. Which is the healthier: Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian?	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Dalmatians are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian 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	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Deafness Demodectic Mange Aortic Stenosis Boxer Cardiomyopathy Corneal Dystrophy	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Deafness Skin Allergies Iris Sphincter Dysplasia Urolithiasis
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.	Average The Boxer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Dalmatian should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian lifespan comparison. How long do Labrador Retriever, Boxer and Dalmatian breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Boxer: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Dalmatian: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian?	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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.

Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Labrador Retriever or Boxer or Dalmatian?	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 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 Boxer vs Dalmatian weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Boxer's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Dalmatian's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian coat comparison:	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Waterproof	Fine
Colors What are the original Labrador Retriever, Boxer and Dalmatian color?	Black Yellow Chocolate	White Fawn Brindle	Black White Brown Liver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Labrador Retriever or Boxer or Dalmatian? Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Dalmatian requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or Boxer or Dalmatian? Labrador Retriever or Boxer or {name3 shedding:	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Boxer dogs shed moderately. See more.	Dalmatian dogs are heavy shedders. 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 Boxer or Dalmatian?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian 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, Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian?	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Dalmatian has a low 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 Boxer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Dalmatian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Boxer dogs are generally with other pets.	Dalmatian dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Labrador Retriever or Boxer or Dalmatian? Which dog is more friendly?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Boxer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Dalmatian dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Labrador Retriever or Boxer or Dalmatian?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Boxer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Dalmatian dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Labrador Retriever or Boxer or Dalmatian?	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Boxer dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Dalmatian dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Labrador Retriever or Boxer or Dalmatian?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Boxer dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Dalmatian dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian?	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Boxer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Dalmatian 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 Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dalmatian 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.	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Dalmatians are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Labrador Retriever or Boxer or Dalmatian? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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 Boxer vs Dalmatian?	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Dalmatian 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.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian 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 Boxer and Dalmatian have?	5-10 puppies	2-10 puppies, average 6	6-9 puppies
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Labrador Retriever vs Boxer vs Dalmatian Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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