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Name	Double Doodle	Golden Retriever	Akita
Origins	United States	Scotland	Japan
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Golden Labradoodle North American Retriever	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita weight comparison:	30-70 pounds (14-32 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	50 pounds (23 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita? Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita height comparison:	20-24 inches (50-61 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1000-$2000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita intelligence:	Smart: The Double Doodle dogs have great intelligence. 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.
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Trainability Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita trainability comparison.	Double Doodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita?	Double Doodle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Double Doodle dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita? Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Alert Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Gentle Social	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Double Doodle 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.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita?	Average to High: Double Doodle dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita social needs comparison:	Double Doodle dogs are a social breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Double Doodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Double Doodle 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.	Akita 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

Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita playfulness comparison:	The Double Doodle is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita?	Average: The Double Doodle barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita?	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 Double Doodle indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Double Doodle 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.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita?	Double Doodle 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita?	The Double Doodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Double Doodle 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).	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Double Doodle, Golden Retriever and Akita breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Double Doodle: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita?	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.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita? Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita energy level comparison:	Double Doodle dogs are high-energy dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Double Doodle dogs need a lot of exercises.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita?	Double Doodle 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.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita?	2 to 3 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.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Double Doodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita coat comparison:	Wiry Curly	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original Double Doodle, Golden Retriever and Akita color?	Black Tan Cream White Silver Brown Golden	Golden Light	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita? Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita 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 Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita? Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Double Doodle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita?	Medium ⏺ The Double Doodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Double Doodle is a perfect example of a 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 Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Good With Comparison

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

Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita 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: Double Doodle or Golden Retriever or Akita? 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: Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita?	Not really Double Doodle 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 Akita 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita 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 Double Doodle and Golden Retriever and Akita have?	2-5 puppies	5-10 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Double Doodle vs Golden Retriever vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	International Designer 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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