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Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle Comparison - Dog breed selector: Little Blue Dog or Foxie or Labradoodle? Find the right dog for you

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Name Australian Shepherd Smooth Fox Terrier Labradoodle
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Hunting Dogs Designer Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Little Blue Dog
Aussie
Foxie
Smooth Fox Terrier
Fox Terrier
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle?
Large Small Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Smooth Fox Terrier? Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle weight comparison:
Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Male: 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg) 50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) Male: 17.5 pounds (8 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg) 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle? Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle height comparison:
Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm) Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm) Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $700-$1200 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle?
Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Smooth Fox Terrier is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Labradoodle is easier than average to get.

Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle intelligence:
Smart: The Australian Shepherd 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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Smart: The Labradoodle dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle trainability comparison.
Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Labradoodle dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle?
Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Labradoodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Smooth Fox Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Labradoodle dogs are average defenders.
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Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle? Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Fearless
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Smooth Fox 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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle?
Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Labradoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle social needs comparison:
Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Smooth Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Labradoodle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Labradoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Labradoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle playfulness comparison:
The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Smooth Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle?
Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Average: The Smooth Fox Terrier barks occasionally.
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Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle?
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 Australian Shepherd indoors.
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 Smooth Fox Terrier indoors.
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 Labradoodle indoors.

Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Labradoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle?
Australian Shepherd 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.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Labradoodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Smooth Fox Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

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

Low 🔽

The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Smooth Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle mouthiness comparison:
Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Labradoodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle?
The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Smooth Fox Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Distichiasis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Detached Retina
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Cataracts
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Distichiasis
Lens Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Canine Diabetes Mellitus
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Smooth Fox Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Labradoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Shepherd, Smooth Fox Terrier and Labradoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Smooth Fox Terrier: 14 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Labradoodle: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Australian Shepherd 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 Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle? Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle energy level comparison:
Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Labradoodle dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of exercises.
Labradoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle?
Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Labradoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle?
1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 4 to 5 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 Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The Smooth Fox Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Labradoodle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle coat comparison:
Feathered Smooth
Double
Fine
Variety of coat types
Colors
What are the original Australian Shepherd, Smooth Fox Terrier and Labradoodle color?
Black
Red
Blue
Merle
Black
Red
White
Brown
Black & Tan
Black
Blue
Cream
Silver
Chocolate
Gold
Apricot
Caramel
Chalky white
Café
Parchment
They can also have parti-colored coats, which consist of brindles, phantom, patched, or sable colors.
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle? Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle grooming comparison:
Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Smooth Fox Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle? Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Smooth Fox Terrier dogs shed moderately.
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Labradoodle dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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
Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle 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 Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle?

Medium

The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Smooth Fox Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Smooth Fox Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Labradoodle is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Labradoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle? Which dog is more friendly?
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Labradoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle?
Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Labradoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle?
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Labradoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle?
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Labradoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle?
Yes
Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Smooth Fox Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Labradoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Smooth Fox Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Labradoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Smooth Fox Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle 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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Shepherd or Smooth Fox Terrier or Labradoodle? 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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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.

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: Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle?

Not really

Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Smooth Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Labradoodle 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 Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle 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 Australian Shepherd and Smooth Fox Terrier and Labradoodle have?
6-9 puppies, average 7 3-6 puppies 4-10 puppies

Australian Shepherd vs Smooth Fox Terrier vs Labradoodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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. Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd Club Of America
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
Club Espanol De Terriers
Australian Labradoodle Association
International Australian Labradoodle Association

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