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Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Rodbery Terrier or Lab or Cu Faoil? Find the right dog for you

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Name Bedlington Terrier Labrador Retriever Irish Wolfhound
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Group Hunting Dogs Gun Dog Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Rodbery Terrier
Rothbury Terrier
Lab
Labrador
Cu Faoil
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound? Which is the smallest dog, Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound?
Medium Large Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound weight comparison:
Male: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg), Female: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg) Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) 90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 20.5 pounds (9 kg), Female: 20.5 pounds (9 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) 120 pounds (54.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound? Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound height comparison:
Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) 28-35 inches (71-90 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) 31.5 inches (80.5 cm)

Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound? Which is more expensive?
$1800-$2000 $1000-$2000 $1800-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound?
Frequent: The Bedlington Terrier is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.

Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound? Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Affectionate
Reliable
Loyal
Devoted
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Dignified
Intelligent
Patient
Loyal
Tempered
Sweet
Generous
Thoughtful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Bedlington Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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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Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound?
High: Bedlington Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound social needs comparison:
Bedlington Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Bedlington Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Bedlington Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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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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Irish Wolfhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound playfulness comparison:
Average: Bedlington Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound?
Low to Average: The Bedlington Terrier rarely barks.
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Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound?
Apartment-friendly dog the Bedlington Terrier breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.

Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bedlington Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

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

Low 🔽

The Bedlington Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Irish Wolfhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound mouthiness comparison:
Bedlington Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, 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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Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound?
The Bedlington Terrier 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.
Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound health problems comparison:
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy
Liver Shunt
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Bedlington Terrier 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 Irish Wolfhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound lifespan comparison. How long do Bedlington Terrier, Labrador Retriever and Irish Wolfhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Bedlington Terrier: 15 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
6-10 years
The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Bedlington Terrier 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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Irish Wolfhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound? Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound energy level comparison:
Bedlington Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Bedlington Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound?
Bedlington Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound?
Recommended daily amount: 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. 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? Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Bedlington Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound coat comparison:
Curly Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Wiry
Rough
Colors
What are the original Bedlington Terrier, Labrador Retriever and Irish Wolfhound color?
Tan
Blue
Liver
Sandy
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Wheaten
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound? Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound grooming comparison:
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound? Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Bedlington Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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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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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound?

Medium

The Bedlington Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Bedlington Terrier 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 Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Bedlington Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog is more friendly?
Bedlington Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound?
Bedlington Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound?
Bedlington Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound?
Bedlington Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound?
Yes
Bedlington Terrier 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
Irish Wolfhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Bedlington Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Irish Wolfhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Bedlington Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Irish Wolfhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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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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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Bedlington Terrier or Labrador Retriever or Irish Wolfhound? 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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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: Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound?

Not really

Bedlington Terrier 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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Not really

Irish Wolfhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

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.

Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Bedlington Terrier and Labrador Retriever and Irish Wolfhound have?
3-6 puppies 5-10 puppies 3-4 puppies

Bedlington Terrier vs Labrador Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
Irish Wolfhound Club Of America

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