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Name	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Boston Terrier	Golden Retriever
Origins	England	United States	Scotland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	19	21	3
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever breeds.	Cavalier Cavie Cav	American Gentlemen Boston Bull Terrier Boxwood Boston Bull	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is the largest?	Small	Small	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges.	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)	10-25 pounds (6-11kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	14 pounds (6.5 kg)	17.5 pounds (8.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Boston Terrier or Golden Retriever? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)	15-17 inches (38-43 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	16 inches (40.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1200-$1500	$600-$800	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Boston Terrier or Golden Retriever?	Very frequent: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Boston Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which breed ranks highest?	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: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which is easiest to train?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most alert?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most protective?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever? Compare temperaments.	Active Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Gentle Social Fearless Cheerful Quiet Nonaggressive Polite Graceful Sporty No tendency towards nervousness	Playful Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Aggressive	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Boston Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever?	High: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Boston Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Boston Terrier rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Boston Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Very house-friendly dog the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Boston Terrier breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most flexible?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Boston Terrier 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.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Boston Terrier or Golden Retriever?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Boston 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.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Boston Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which uses mouth most during play?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Boston Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which breed lives longest?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Boston Terrier: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which handles climate changes best?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which has fewer health issues?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Boston Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Boston Terrier 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).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Mitral Valve Disease Dry Eye Episodic Falling Syndrome Syringomyelia	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Patellar Luxation Allergies Deafness Cherry Eye Brain Tumors Megaesophagus Reverse Sneezing	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most active?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Boston Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Boston Terrier or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average exercise need.	Boston Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Boston Terrier or Golden Retriever?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Boston Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Boston Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which needs most food?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 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.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. What colors are available?	Tan Tricolor Blenheim Ruby	Black White Brindle Seal	Golden Light
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Boston Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which drools least?	The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Boston Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	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. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which has least natural smell?	High 🔼 The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Boston Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Fine	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Boston Terrier or Golden Retriever? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Boston Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs shed above average. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which is best with kids?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Boston Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Boston Terrier dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Boston Terrier or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Boston Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Boston Terrier or Golden Retriever?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Boston Terrier dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Boston Terrier or Golden Retriever?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Boston Terrier 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: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever?	Yes Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Boston Terrier 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boston Terrier 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?	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Boston Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which has best nose work ability?	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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Boston Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which has most military use?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which has most puppies?	3-5 puppies	3-5 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. What's recommended?	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.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Boston Terrier vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston Terrier, and Golden Retriever. Which has most recognition?	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	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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