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Name	Kooikerhondje	Marquesan Dog	Labrador Retriever
Origins	Netherlands	French Polynesia	England Canada
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog Kooiker Dog	Marquesas Islands Dog	Lab Labrador
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever?	Medium	Small Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Marquesan Dog ? Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever weight comparison:	20-40 pounds (9-18 kg)	Unknown	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	Unknown	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever? Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever height comparison:	14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	Unknown	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 (38.5 cm)	Unknown	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	Unavailable	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Unavailable: This dog breed, unfortunately, is no longer available, it may even be extinct.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.

Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever trainability comparison.	Kooikerhondje dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Marquesan Dog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever?	Kooikerhondje dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Marquesan Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Kooikerhondje dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Marquesan Dog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever? Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Alert Intelligent Territorial Lively Going Cheerful	Lazy	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. See more.	Marquesan Dog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever?	High: Kooikerhondje dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Marquesan Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:	Kooikerhondje dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Marquesan Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Kooikerhondje dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Marquesan Dog dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Kooikerhondje 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.	Marquesan Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Labrador Retriever 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

Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever?	The Kooikerhondje is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Marquesan Dog 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:	Cataracts Luxating Patella Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Kidney Issues Hereditary Necrotising Myelopathy Myositis	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Kooikerhondje should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Marquesan Dog 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Kooikerhondje, Marquesan Dog and Labrador Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Kooikerhondje: 13 years	They were usually eaten before they died of a natural death.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Kooikerhondje can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.

Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever? Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever energy level comparison:	Kooikerhondje dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Marquesan Dog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Kooikerhondje dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Marquesan Dog dogs have an average exercise need.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever?	Kooikerhondje dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Marquesan Dog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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? Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Kooikerhondje has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Marquesan Dog breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever coat comparison:	Waterproof Wavy Thick Straight	Smooth	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors What are the original Kooikerhondje, Marquesan Dog and Labrador Retriever color?	Red White Orange	White Spotted	Black Yellow Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever? Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Kooikerhondje doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Marquesan Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever? Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or {name3 shedding:	Kooikerhondje dogs shed moderately. See more.	Marquesan Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Labrador 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: Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador 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, Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The Kooikerhondje has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Marquesan Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Kooikerhondje is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Marquesan Dog is an average drooler. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.

Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Kooikerhondje dogs are generally with other pets.	Marquesan Dog dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Kooikerhondje dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Marquesan Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Labrador 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 Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever?	Kooikerhondje dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Marquesan Dog dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever?	Kooikerhondje dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Marquesan Dog dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever?	Kooikerhondje dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Marquesan Dog 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: Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever?	Yes Kooikerhondje dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Marquesan Dog 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 Kooikerhondje is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Marquesan Dog 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?	Kooikerhondjes are usually recommended for elderly people.	Marquesan Dog s are not recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador 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.	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: Kooikerhondje or Marquesan Dog or Labrador Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	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?	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.	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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever?	Not really Kooikerhondje breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Marquesan Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador 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.

Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador 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 Kooikerhondje and Marquesan Dog and Labrador Retriever have?	5-7 puppies	1-14 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Kooikerhondje vs Marquesan Dog vs Labrador Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2018 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	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 America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service	No data available	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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