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Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo Comparison - Dog breed selector: Lab or Roseneath Terrier or Cavoodle? Find the right dog for you

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Name Labrador Retriever West Highland White Terrier Cavapoo
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Lab
Labrador
Roseneath Terrier
Westie
Westy
White Roseneath Terrier
Poltalloch Terrier
Cavoodle
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo? Which is the smallest dog, Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo?
Large Small Small
Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or West Highland White Terrier? Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo weight comparison:
Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg) 12-24 pounds (5.4-11 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: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg) 18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo? Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) 11-18 inches (28-45 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm) 14.5 inches (36.5 cm)

Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$2000 $900-$1200 $1200-$1800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo?
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo intelligence:
Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Very smart: Cavapoo is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo trainability comparison.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Cavapoo dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo?
Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Cavapoo dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Cavapoo dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo? Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loving
Intelligent
Gentle
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.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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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: Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo?
Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Cavapoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo social needs comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Cavapoo dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Cavapoo dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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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.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Cavapoo dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo playfulness comparison:
The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Cavapoos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo?
Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Average: The Cavapoo barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo?
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
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 West Highland White Terrier indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Cavapoo breed.

Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo 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.
West Highland White Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Cavapoo 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 West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo?
Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
West Highland White Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Cavapoo dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Cavapoo bite force: Weak.
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 West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Cavapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo mouthiness comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Cavapoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo health comparison. Which is the healthier: Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo?
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo 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
Cataracts
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
White Dog Shaker Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Atopic Dermatitis
Hyperplastic Dermatosis
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
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.
Rare
The West Highland White Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Cavapoo should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo lifespan comparison. How long do Labrador Retriever, West Highland White Terrier and Cavapoo breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Cavapoo: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The West Highland White Terrier 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 Cavapoo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo? Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo energy level comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Cavapoo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
West Highland White Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Cavapoo dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo?
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Cavapoo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo?
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 0.5 to 1.5 cups 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? Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the West Highland White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cavapoo's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo coat comparison:
Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Dense Curly
Wavy
Straight
Colors
What are the original Labrador Retriever, West Highland White Terrier and Cavapoo color?
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
White Black
Cream
White
Sable
Tricolor
Chestnut
Apricot
Red sable
Phantom
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo? Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Advanced: The Cavapoo requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo? Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Cavapoo dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo?
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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
Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo 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, Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo?

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Cavapoo has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Cavapoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Cavapoo dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo? Which dog is more friendly?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cavapoo dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cavapoo dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo?
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Cavapoo dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Cavapoo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo?
Yes
Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
West Highland White Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Cavapoo 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
West Highland White Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Cavapoo 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.
West Highland White Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Cavapoos are commonly okay with elderly people.

Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo 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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Not really

This breed generally not used 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: Labrador Retriever or West Highland White Terrier or Cavapoo? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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.

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 West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo?

Yes

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Cavapoo breed usually likes 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.

Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo 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 Labrador Retriever and West Highland White Terrier and Cavapoo have?
5-10 puppies 2-5 puppies 2-8 puppies

Labrador Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier vs Cavapoo 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 1908 as a Terrier breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section. Not recognized by FCI.
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
Club Espanol De Terriers
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Breed Registry
Designer Dogs Kennel Club
International Designer Canine Registry

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