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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees Comparison - Dog breed selector: Stafford or Irish Red Setter or Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées? Find the right dog for you

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Name American Staffordshire Terrier Irish Setter Great Pyrenees
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Group Hunting Dogs Gun Dog Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Stafford
Staffy
Amstaff
Irish Red Setter
Red Setter
Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées
Chien Des Pyrénées
Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Montañés Del Pirineo
Patou
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees? Which is the smallest dog, American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees?
Medium Large Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Irish Setter? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees weight comparison:
57-67 pounds (25-30 kg) Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
62 pounds (27.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Height
Which is taller, American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees height comparison:
Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $800-$1000 $500-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees?
Very frequent: The American Staffordshire Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees intelligence:
Smart: The American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence.
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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 Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees trainability comparison.
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees?
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are average defenders.
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Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees behavior/temperament comparison:
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Devoted
Attentive
Tenacious
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Companionable
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees?
High: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Irish Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees social needs comparison:
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Irish Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
American Staffordshire Terrier 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 Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees playfulness comparison:
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a playful breed.
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The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed.
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Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees?
Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier barks occasionally.
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Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal.
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Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees?
It is not recommended to keep the American Staffordshire Terrier breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Irish Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees?
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Irish Setter dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Great Pyrenees 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.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

American Staffordshire Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Setter bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

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

Low 🔽

The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees mouthiness comparison:
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Irish Setter dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees health comparison. Which is the healthier: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees?
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Irish Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Panosteitis
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
Canine Leukocyte
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The American Staffordshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Irish Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees lifespan comparison. How long do American Staffordshire Terrier, Irish Setter and Great Pyrenees breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of American Staffordshire Terrier: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Irish Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees Energy and Activity Comparison

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

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees?
2.5 to 3 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? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees coat comparison:
Fine Fine Dense
Double
Colors
What are the original American Staffordshire Terrier, Irish Setter and Great Pyrenees color?
Black
Blue
White
Brown
Red
Mahogany
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees? American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees grooming comparison:
Effortless: The American Staffordshire Terrier requires minimal grooming.
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Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees? American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or {name3 shedding:
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Irish Setter dogs shed moderately.
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Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees?
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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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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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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Hypoallergenic
American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees 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 Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees?

Medium

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

High 🔼

The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The American Staffordshire Terrier is an average drooler.
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The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Irish Setter dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees? Which dog is more friendly?
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Irish Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees?
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees?
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Irish Setter dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly American Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees?
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Irish Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees?
Yes
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Irish Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
Yes
American Staffordshire Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Irish Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
American Staffordshire Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

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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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 Staffordshire Terrier or Irish Setter or Great Pyrenees? 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.

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 Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees?

Not really

American Staffordshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Great Pyrenees 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

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 Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees 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 Staffordshire Terrier and Irish Setter and Great Pyrenees have?
5-10 puppies 7-10 puppies 6-9 puppies

American Staffordshire Terrier vs Irish Setter vs Great Pyrenees Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available 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
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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