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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff Comparison - Dog breed selector: Catahoula Bulldog or Golden Flat Coat or Old English Mastiff? Find the right dog for you

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Name Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Golden Retriever Mastiff
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Group Working Dogs Gun Dog Working Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Catahoula Bulldog
Otto Bulldog
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Old English Mastiff
English Mastiff
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff?
Large Large Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff weight comparison:
Male: 100 pounds (47 kg), Female: 78 pounds (34 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 100 pounds (47 kg), Female: 78 pounds (34 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff? Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff height comparison:
24 inches (61 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
24 inches (61 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1200 $1000-$2000 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff?
Average: The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff 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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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff trainability comparison.
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff?
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff? Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:
Loving
Protective
Trainable
Dutiful
Responsible
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Cheerful
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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Mastiff 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: Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff?
High: Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog 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: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff social needs comparison:
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog dogs are a social breed.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog 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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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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Their prey drive is low.
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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff playfulness comparison:
Average: Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff?
Average: The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff?
It is not recommended to keep the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Mastiff indoors.

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Moderate

The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog has an average chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff mouthiness comparison:
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog 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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Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff?
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff health problems comparison:
Blindness
Deafness
Entropion
Skin Infections
Skin Irritation
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
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Seizures
Cystinuria
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog 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).
Rare
The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, Golden Retriever and Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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 cold weather conditions
The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff? Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff energy level comparison:
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog 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.
Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog dogs have an average exercise need.
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff?
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog 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.
Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff?
3 to 4.5 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. 8 to 10 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? Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog'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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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff coat comparison:
Fine Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Dense
Colors
What are the original Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, Golden Retriever and Mastiff color?
Black
Red
White
Fawn
Brindle
Grey
Golden
Light
Fawn
Brindle
Apricot
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff? Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff? Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Mastiff dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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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
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff 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, Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff?

Medium

The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog 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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The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff Good With Comparison

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

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff 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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog or Golden Retriever or Mastiff? 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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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.

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: Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff?

Not really

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog 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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Not really

Mastiff breed usually doesn't like 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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Yes

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.

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff 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 Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog and Golden Retriever and Mastiff have?
4-8 puppies 5-10 puppies 3-5 puppies

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog vs Golden Retriever vs Mastiff Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. 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 Association, Inc.
Animal Research Foundation
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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