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Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever Comparison - Dog breed selector: Ameri or Klee Kai or Golden Flat Coat? Find the right dog for you

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Name Miniature American Shepherd Alaskan Klee Kai Golden Retriever
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Ameri
Mini American
North American Shepherd
Klee Kai
Mini Husky
Miniature Alaskan Husky
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever?
Small
Medium
Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Alaskan Klee Kai? Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:
15-35 pounds (6-16 kg) 10-23 pounds (4.3-10 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
25 pounds (11 kg) 16.5 pounds (4.6.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever? Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever height comparison:
Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm) 13-17.5 inches (33-42 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm) 13-17.5 inches (37.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive?
$900-$1000 $1000-$1500 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever?
Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Average: The Alaskan Klee Kai is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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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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Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are easy to train.
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Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs.
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Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders.
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Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average defenders.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever? Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Active
Curious
Agile
Intelligent
Loyal
Territorial
Quick
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
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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Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever?
Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:
Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Alaskan Klee Kai dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the Alaskan Klee Kai is strong enough to escape from home.
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Golden Retriever 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?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Alaskan Klee Kai dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Golden Retriever 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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Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever playfulness comparison:
The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Alaskan Klee Kai is a highly playful breed.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever?
Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Alaskan Klee Kai rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden 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 Miniature American Shepherd indoors.
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 Alaskan Klee Kai indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Alaskan Klee Kai bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Alaskan Klee Kai has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever mouthiness comparison:
Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Alaskan Klee Kai dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever?
Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Alaskan Klee Kais tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:
No data available Hypothyroidism
Autoimmune Hypothyroidism
Factor Vii Deficiency
Vaccination Sensitivity
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Frequent
The Alaskan Klee Kai should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature American Shepherd, Alaskan Klee Kai and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Alaskan Klee Kai: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever?
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 cold weather
The Alaskan Klee Kai can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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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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Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever?
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 3/4 to 1 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4 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? Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Alaskan Klee Kai has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:
Smooth Thick Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Colors
What are the original Miniature American Shepherd, Alaskan Klee Kai and Golden Retriever color?
Black
Blue
White
Merle
Black
Gray
Red
White
Golden
Light
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever? Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Alaskan Klee Kai doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever? Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or {name3 shedding:
Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Alaskan Klee Kai dogs shed none to minimal.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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Hypoallergenic
Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever 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, Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever?

Medium

The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Alaskan Klee Kai has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Alaskan Klee Kai is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are generally with other pets.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever?
No
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Alaskan Klee Kai is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Alaskan Klee Kais are usually recommended for elderly people.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden 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.
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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: Miniature American Shepherd or Alaskan Klee Kai or Golden Retriever? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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?

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: Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever?

Not really

Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Alaskan Klee Kai breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Golden Retriever 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.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden 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.
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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 Miniature American Shepherd and Alaskan Klee Kai and Golden Retriever have?
2-6 puppies 1-3 puppies 5-10 puppies

Miniature American Shepherd vs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 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?
No data available American Canine Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Rare Breed Association
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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