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Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Comparison - Dog breed selector: Blue Heeler or Lab or Golden Flat Coat? Find the right dog for you

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Name Australian Cattle Dog Labrador Retriever Golden Retriever
OriginsAustralia flagAustralia England flagEngland Canada flagCanada Scotland flagScotland
Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Gun Dog Gun Dog
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Blue Heeler
Cattle Dog
Red Heeler
Queensland Heeler
Lab
Labrador
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?
Medium Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:
30-62 pounds (13-28 kg) Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 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?
46 pounds (20.5 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever height comparison:
Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive?
$500-$700 $1000-$2000 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?
Very frequent: The Australian Cattle Dog is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever intelligence:
Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison.
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Aggressive
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
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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Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Golden Retriever 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: Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever?
Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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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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Social Needs
Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:
Australian Cattle Dog dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Australian Cattle Dog is strong enough to escape from home.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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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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Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever playfulness comparison:
The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly playful breed.
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The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever?
Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog rarely barks.
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Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Australian Cattle Dog breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Labrador Retriever 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: Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Labrador Retriever 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.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Cattle Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Australian Cattle Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever mouthiness comparison:
Australian Cattle Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, 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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Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever?
The Australian Cattle Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Deafness
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy
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 Australian Cattle Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Labrador Retriever 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).
Life Expectancy
Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Cattle Dog, Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Cattle Dog: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Australian Cattle Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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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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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Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever energy level comparison:
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?
1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Cattle Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:
Dense Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Colors
What are the original Australian Cattle Dog, Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever color?
Red
Blue
Speckled
Mottled
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
Golden
Light
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Australian Cattle Dog dogs shed moderately.
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Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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Hypoallergenic
Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever 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, Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever?

Medium

The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high 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 Australian Cattle Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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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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Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Labrador Retriever 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: Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever?
Yes
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Labrador Retriever 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
Australian Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Labrador Retriever 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?
Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever 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.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? 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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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.

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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: Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever?

Not really

Australian Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Golden Retriever breed usually likes 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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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

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.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever 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.

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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 Australian Cattle Dog and Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever have?
1-7 puppies, average 5 5-10 puppies 5-10 puppies

Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1980 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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
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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