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American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Comparison - Dog breed selector: AM Bulldog or Bayerischer Gebirgsschwei or Cu Faoil? Find the right dog for you

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Name American Bulldog Bavarian Mountain Hound Irish Wolfhound
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
AM Bulldog
American Bulldogge
American Bulldoggee
Old Country Bulldog
AmBulldog
Bayerischer Gebirgsschwei
Bavarian Mountain Scenthound
Cu Faoil
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound? Which is the smallest dog, American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound?
Large Medium Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Bavarian Mountain Hound? American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound weight comparison:
Male: 70-120 pounds (32-54 kg), Female: 60-100 pounds (27-45 kg) 44-55 pounds (20–25 kg) 90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 95 pounds (43 kg), Female: 80 pounds (36 kg) 49.5 pounds (20–25 kg) 120 pounds (54.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound? American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound height comparison:
Male: 22-28 inches (55-70 cm), Female: 20-26 inches (52-65 cm) Male: 19–20 inches (47–52 cm), Female: 17–19 inches (44–48 cm) 28-35 inches (71-90 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) Male: 19–20 inches (47–52 cm), Female: 17–19 inches (44–48 cm) 31.5 inches (80.5 cm)

American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound? Which is more expensive?
$500-$600 $600-$800 $1800-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound?
Average: The American Bulldog is a commonly available dog breed.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.

American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound trainability comparison.
American Bulldog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound?
American Bulldog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are good watchdogs.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
American Bulldog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound? American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound behavior/temperament comparison:
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Affectionate
Gentle
Going
Social
Agile
Courageous
Loyal
Spirited
Quiet
Calm
Dignified
Intelligent
Patient
Loyal
Tempered
Sweet
Generous
Thoughtful
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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Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Irish Wolfhound 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: American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound?
High: American Bulldog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound social needs comparison:
American Bulldog dogs are a social breed.
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Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are a social breed.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
American Bulldog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
American 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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Bavarian Mountain Hound 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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Irish Wolfhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound playfulness comparison:
The American Bulldog is a playful breed.
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Average: Bavarian Mountain Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound?
Low to Average: The American Bulldog rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Bavarian Mountain Hound rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound?
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 American Bulldog indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Bavarian Mountain Hound breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.

American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
American Bulldog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Irish Wolfhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound?
American 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.
Bavarian Mountain Hound 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

American Bulldog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bavarian Mountain Hound bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

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

Moderate

The American Bulldog has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Bavarian Mountain Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Irish Wolfhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound mouthiness comparison:
American Bulldog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound?
American Bulldogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Bavarian Mountain Hounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Entropion
Cherry Eye
Ectropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy
Liver Shunt
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The American Bulldog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Frequent
The Bavarian Mountain Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The Irish Wolfhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound lifespan comparison. How long do American Bulldog, Bavarian Mountain Hound and Irish Wolfhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of American Bulldog: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Bavarian Mountain Hound: 11 years
6-10 years
The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound?
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 Irish Wolfhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound? American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound energy level comparison:
American Bulldog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
American Bulldog dogs have an average exercise need.
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs have an average exercise need.
Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound?
American Bulldog dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound?
3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 2.5 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? American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The American Bulldog has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Bavarian Mountain Hound has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity.
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American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound coat comparison:
Fine Dense
Thick
Wiry
Rough
Colors
What are the original American Bulldog, Bavarian Mountain Hound and Irish Wolfhound color?
Black
White
Brown
Fawn
Black
Tan
Red
Brindle
Biscuit
masked fawn
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Wheaten
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound? American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound grooming comparison:
Effortless: The American Bulldog requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Bavarian Mountain Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound? American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or {name3 shedding:
American Bulldog dogs shed moderately.
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Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs shed moderately.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound?
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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound 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, American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound?

Medium

The American Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Bavarian Mountain Hound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The American Bulldog 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 Bavarian Mountain Hound is an average drooler.
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The Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
American Bulldog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are generally with other pets.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog is more friendly?
American Bulldog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound?
American Bulldog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound?
American Bulldog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound?
American Bulldog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound?
Yes
American Bulldog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Irish Wolfhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
American Bulldog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Bavarian Mountain Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Irish Wolfhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
American Bulldogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Bavarian Mountain Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Irish Wolfhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: American Bulldog or Bavarian Mountain Hound or Irish Wolfhound? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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.

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.
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.

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: American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound?

Not really

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

Bavarian Mountain Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Irish Wolfhound 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?

Yes

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.

American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound 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 American Bulldog and Bavarian Mountain Hound and Irish Wolfhound have?
7-14 puppies 4-6 puppies 3-4 puppies

American Bulldog vs Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Wolfhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Leash (scent) Hounds section. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Backwoods Bulldog Club
Animal Research Foundation
American Rare Breed Association
American Bulldog Association
National American Bulldog Association
John D Johnson Bulldog Registry
American Bulldog Club Of Canada
All American Bulldog Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
United Kennel Club
Irish 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
Irish Wolfhound Club Of America

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