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Name	Afghan Hound	Brittany	Golden Retriever
Origins	Afghanistan	France	Scotland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Da Kochyano Spay Eastern Greyhound Persian Greyhound Ogar Afgan Sage Balochi Tazhi Spay Tazi Baluchi Hound	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever?	Large	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Afghan Hound or Brittany or Brittany? Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg) Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 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?	57 pounds (28 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever? Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	27-29 inches (69-74 cm)	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	28 inches (71.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive?	$2000-$2500	$700-$800	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever?	Very frequent: The Afghan Hound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever intelligence:	Low: The Afghan Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison.	Afghan Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Afghan Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever? Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Afghan Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Brittany 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever?	Average: Afghan Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	Afghan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Afghan Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Golden Retriever 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?	Afghan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Brittany 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Afghan Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Brittany 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Brittany 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.

Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Afghan Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Brittany bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Afghan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Afghan Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Brittany dogs have an 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.

Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever?	The Afghan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	Cataracts Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy	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?	Average The Afghan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Brittany 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).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Afghan Hound, Brittany and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Afghan Hound: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever?	Prefers cold weather The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Brittany can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.

Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever?	2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	3 to 4 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? Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Afghan Hound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:	Fine	Feathered	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original Afghan Hound, Brittany and Golden Retriever color?	Black Tan Red Blue Cream White Silver	White Orange Liver Roan	Golden Light
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever? Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever? Afghan Hound or Brittany or {name3 shedding:	Afghan Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Brittany 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 Afghan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Brittany is a perfect example of a 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.

Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Afghan Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever?	Afghan Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever?	Afghan Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever?	Yes Afghan Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Brittany 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 Afghan Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Brittany 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?	Afghan Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Afghan Hound vs Brittany 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Afghan Hound or Brittany or Golden Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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.	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: Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever?	Not really Afghan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Afghan Hound vs Brittany 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. 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 Afghan Hound and Brittany and Golden Retriever have?	6-8 puppies	1-11 puppies, average 6	5-10 puppies
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Afghan Hound vs Brittany vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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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