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Name	Australian Kelpie	Dachshund	Labrador Retriever
Origins	Australia	Germany	England Canada
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Australischer Kelpie Barb Kelpie Australian Sheepdog	Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel	Lab Labrador
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever?	Medium	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Dachshund? Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever weight comparison:	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	35 pounds (15.5 kg)	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever? Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever height comparison:	17-20 inches (43-51 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18.5 inches (47 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

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

Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever trainability comparison.	Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Dachshund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever?	Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Dachshund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever? Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Robust Eager	Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever?	Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:	Australian Kelpie dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Dachshund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Kelpie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever playfulness comparison:	The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever?	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever?	It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Australian Kelpie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Dachshund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Dachshund 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Kelpie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Australian Kelpie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Australian Kelpie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Dachshund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever?	Australian Kelpies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Dachshund 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Osteoarthritis Cerebellar Abiotrophy Collie Eye Anomaly	Legg-perthes Disease Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Intervertebral Disk Disease Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Canine Diabetes Mellitus Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Narcolepsy	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Australian Kelpie should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Dachshund 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Kelpie, Dachshund and Labrador Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever? Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever energy level comparison:	Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever?	Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever coat comparison:	Double	Fine	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors What are the original Australian Kelpie, Dachshund and Labrador Retriever color?	Black Tan Red Blue Brown Fawn Chocolate	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown	Black Yellow Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever? Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever? Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or {name3 shedding:	Australian Kelpie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Australian Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.

Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.	Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Kelpie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever?	Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever?	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever?	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever?	Yes Australian Kelpie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Dachshund 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Australian Kelpie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Kelpie or Dachshund or Labrador Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever?	Not really Australian Kelpie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Australian Kelpie and Dachshund and Labrador Retriever have?	4-7 puppies	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Australian Kelpie vs Dachshund vs Labrador Retriever 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 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 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 Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the 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 America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	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 Canadian Canine Registry

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