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Name	Coton de Tulear	Golden Retriever	Jagdterrier
Origins	Madagascar	Scotland	Germany
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cotie Coton	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	German Hunt Terrier German Hunting Terrier German Jagdterrier Deutscher Jagdterrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or Jagdterrier? Which is the smallest dog, Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or Jagdterrier?	Small	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier weight comparison:	12-15 pounds (5.5-7 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	20-22 pounds (9-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	13.5 pounds (5.6 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	21 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or Jagdterrier? Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier height comparison:	10-12 inches (25-30 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	13–16 inches (33–40 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	11 inches (27.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	13–16 inches (33–40 cm)

Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or Jagdterrier? Which is more expensive?	$2400-$3000	$1000-$2000	$300-$500
Availability Which is easier to get, Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or Jagdterrier?	Very frequent: The Coton de Tulear is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier trainability comparison.	Coton de Tulear dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Jagdterrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or Jagdterrier?	Coton de Tulear dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Jagdterrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or Jagdterrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Coton de Tulear dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Jagdterrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or Jagdterrier? Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Affectionate Lively Trainable Vocal	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Courageous Intelligent Reliable Sociable Strong Willed Adaptable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Coton de Tulear 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.	Jagdterrier 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: Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier?	High: Coton de Tulear 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.	Average to High: Jagdterrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier social needs comparison:	Coton de Tulear dogs are a social breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Jagdterrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Coton de Tulear dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Jagdterrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. 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.	Jagdterrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier playfulness comparison:	The Coton de Tulear is a playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Jagdterriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier?	Average: The Coton de Tulear barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Jagdterrier rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or Jagdterrier?	Very house-friendly dog the Coton de Tulear breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Jagdterrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Coton de Tulear 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.	Average: Jagdterrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or Jagdterrier?	Coton de Tulear 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.	Jagdterrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or Jagdterrier?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Coton de Tulear bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Jagdterrier 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 Coton de Tulear has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Jagdterrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier mouthiness comparison:	Coton de Tulear dogs have an 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.	Jagdterrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier?	The Coton de Tulear is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Jagdterriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Primary Lens Luxation
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Coton de Tulear 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).	Frequent The Jagdterrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier lifespan comparison. How long do Coton de Tulear, Golden Retriever and Jagdterrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Coton de Tulear: 15 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Jagdterrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier?	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.

Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or Jagdterrier?	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.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Coton de Tulear has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low: The Jagdterrier has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier coat comparison:	Soft	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Wiry Smooth
Colors What are the original Coton de Tulear, Golden Retriever and Jagdterrier color?	White	Golden Light	Black Tan Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or Jagdterrier? Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Jagdterrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or Jagdterrier? Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Coton de Tulear dogs are low shedders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Jagdterrier 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: Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or Jagdterrier?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes 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, Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier?	Medium ⏺ The Coton de Tulear has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Jagdterrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Coton de Tulear 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.	The Jagdterrier is an average drooler. See more.

Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier Good With Comparison

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

Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Coton de Tulear or Golden Retriever or Jagdterrier? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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: Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier?	Not really Coton de Tulear breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Jagdterrier breed usually doesn't like 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.

Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier 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 Coton de Tulear and Golden Retriever and Jagdterrier have?	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies	3-8 puppies
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Coton de Tulear vs Golden Retriever vs Jagdterrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
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. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National 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	No data available

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