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Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle Comparison - Dog breed selector: Staff or Golden Flat Coat or English Beagle? Find the right dog for you

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Name Staffordshire Bull Terrier Golden Retriever Beagle
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Staff
Stafford
Staffy Bull
Staffy
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
English Beagle
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle? Which is the smallest dog, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle?
Medium Large Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle weight comparison:
Males 25-38 pounds (11-17 kg), Female: 23-35 pounds (10-16 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Males 31.5 pounds (14 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle? Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle height comparison:
Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle? Which is more expensive?
$1500-$2000 $1000-$2000 $500-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle?
Very frequent: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle intelligence:
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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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Trainability
Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle trainability comparison.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Beagle dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle?
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are average defenders.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle? Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle behavior/temperament comparison:
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Reliable
Bold
Fearless
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Loving
Independent
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
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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Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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: Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle?
High: Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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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High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle social needs comparison:
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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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Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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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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Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle playfulness comparison:
Average: Staffordshire Bull Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Beagle is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle?
Low: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier barks none to minimal.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle?
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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle?
Staffordshire Bull 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.
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Staffordshire Bull Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Beagle bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Moderate

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle mouthiness comparison:
Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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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Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle?
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Distichiasis
Mastocytoma
Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Cherry Eye
Distichiasis
Glaucoma
Beagle Dwarfism
Chinese Beagle Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle lifespan comparison. How long do Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Golden Retriever and Beagle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Staffordshire Bull Terrier: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle?
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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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 warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle?
1 to 1.5 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. 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? Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle coat comparison:
Smooth Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Dense
Colors
What are the original Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Golden Retriever and Beagle color?
Black
Red
Blue
White
Fawn
Brindle
Golden
Light
Black
Tan
Red
White
Tricolor
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle? Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle? Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Beagle dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle 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, Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle?

Medium

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an average drooler.
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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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The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle? Which dog is more friendly?
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle?
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle?
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle?
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle?
Yes
Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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.
Yes
Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Staffordshire Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle 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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Yes

This breed makes good 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: Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Golden Retriever or Beagle? Which is better for autism?

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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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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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: Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle?

Not really

Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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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Yes

Beagle 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

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

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.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Golden Retriever and Beagle have?
5-7 puppies 5-10 puppies 2-14 puppies, average 7

Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Beagle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1974 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
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
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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