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Name	German Pinscher	Australian Kelpie	Labrador Retriever
Origins	Germany	Australia	England Canada
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Glatthaariger Pinscher Standard Pinscher	Australischer Kelpie Barb Kelpie Australian Sheepdog	Lab Labrador
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or Labrador Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or Labrador Retriever?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or Australian Kelpie? German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever weight comparison:	25-35 pounds (11-16 kg)	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)	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)	35 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or Labrador Retriever? German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever height comparison:	16-19 inches (41-48 cm)	17-20 inches (43-51 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or Labrador Retriever? Which is more expensive?	$1400-$1600	$500-$700	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or Labrador Retriever?	Frequent: The German Pinscher is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.

German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever trainability comparison.	German Pinscher dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are very 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: German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or Labrador Retriever?	German Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Kelpie 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 German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	German Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or Labrador Retriever? German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Courageous Lively Outright Tempered Spirited Familiar	Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Robust Eager	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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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: German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever?	Average to High: German Pinscher dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:	German Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Australian Kelpie 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?	The wanderlust potential of the German Pinscher is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home. 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?	German Pinscher dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. 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

German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever playfulness comparison:	The German Pinscher is a playful breed. See more.	The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever?	Average: The German Pinscher barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks. 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 German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie 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 German Pinscher indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: German Pinscher dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Australian Kelpie 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie 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.

German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever?	German Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	Australian Kelpies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	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: German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Osteoarthritis Cerebellar Abiotrophy Collie Eye Anomaly	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?	Rare The German Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Australian Kelpie should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do German Pinscher, Australian Kelpie and Labrador Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of German Pinscher: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years	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: German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.

German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

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

German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or Labrador Retriever?	2 to 2.5 cup 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? German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The German Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever coat comparison:	Dense Shiny Smooth	Double	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors What are the original German Pinscher, Australian Kelpie and Labrador Retriever color?	Black Tan Red Blue Brown	Black Tan Red Blue Brown Fawn Chocolate	Black Yellow Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or Labrador Retriever? German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever grooming comparison:	Effortless: The German Pinscher requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or Labrador Retriever? German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or {name3 shedding:	German Pinscher dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Australian Kelpie 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: German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or Labrador Retriever?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie 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, German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever?	Low 🔽 The German Pinscher has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Kelpie 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 German Pinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.

German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.	Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Kelpie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	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 German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or Labrador Retriever?	German Pinscher dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or Labrador Retriever?	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie or Labrador Retriever?	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Kelpie 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: German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever?	Yes German Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Kelpie 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 German Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Kelpie 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?	German Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie 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: German Pinscher or Australian Kelpie 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.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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: German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever?	Not really German Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Kelpie 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.

German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie 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 German Pinscher and Australian Kelpie and Labrador Retriever have?	6-8 puppies	4-7 puppies	5-10 puppies
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German Pinscher vs Australian Kelpie vs Labrador Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Working 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?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	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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