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Name	Whippet	Golden Retriever	Miniature Poodle
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Snap Dog English Whippet	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Barboncino Miniatura Barbone Carniche Moyen Pudle Zwergpudel
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle? Which is the smallest dog, Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle?	Medium	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Whippet or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle weight comparison:	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	15-17 pounds (7-8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	16 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle? Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle height comparison:	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	11-15 inches (28-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	13 inches (33 cm)

Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$1000-$2000	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle?	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever 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.

Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle trainability comparison.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Miniature Poodle 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: Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle?	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle? Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle?	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Miniature Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle social needs comparison:	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Miniature Poodle 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 Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	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. See more.	Miniature Poodle 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

Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle playfulness comparison:	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle?	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle?	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Miniature Poodle breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle?	The Whippet 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 Miniature Poodle 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: Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle health problems comparison:	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	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 Bloat Epilepsy Addison's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Whippet 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 Miniature Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle lifespan comparison. How long do Whippet, Golden Retriever and Miniature Poodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Miniature Poodle: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. 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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle?	1 to 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.	0.5 to 1.5 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? Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle coat comparison:	Fine Short Close in texture	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Dense Curly Thick
Colors What are the original Whippet, Golden Retriever and Miniature Poodle color?	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Golden Light	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle? Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle? Whippet or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. 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 Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle?	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	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. See more.	The Miniature Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Miniature Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are 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 Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle?	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle?	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle?	Yes Whippet 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 Miniature Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Miniature Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Miniature Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Whippet or Golden Retriever or Miniature Poodle? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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.
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.	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: Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle?	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like 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.

Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle 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 Whippet and Golden Retriever and Miniature Poodle have?	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies	2-8 puppies, average 5
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Whippet vs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Poodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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	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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