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Name	Dunker	Golden Retriever	English Springer Spaniel
Origins	Norway	Scotland	England
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Norwegian Hound	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Springer Spaniel
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Dunker or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, Dunker or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Dunker or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel weight comparison:	25–39 pounds (11–18 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25–39 pounds (11–18 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Dunker or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel height comparison:	Male: 20–22 inches (50–55 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (47–53 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20–22 inches (50–55 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (47–53 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)

Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Dunker or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$1000-$2000	$700-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Dunker or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?	Average: The Dunker is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.

Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel intelligence:	Very smart: Dunker is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel trainability comparison.	Dunker dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Dunker or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?	Dunker dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Dunker or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Dunker dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Dunker or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Friendly Spirited Calm	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate Social Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Dunker dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel?	Average to High: Dunker 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: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel social needs comparison:	Dunker dogs are a social breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Dunker 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.	The wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Dunker dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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.	English Springer Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel playfulness comparison:	The Dunker is a playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel?	Average to High: The Dunker is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Dunker or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?	It is not recommended to keep the Dunker breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Dunker dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Springer Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Dunker or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?	Dunker 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.	English Springer Spaniel 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.

Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel?	Dunkers are commonly healthy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel health problems comparison:	No data available	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 Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Ear Infections Ectropion Retinal Dysplasia Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Dunker should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably 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).	Rare The English Springer Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Dunker, Golden Retriever and English Springer Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Dunker: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Dunker can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.

Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Dunker or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?	1 to 2 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.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Dunker has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel coat comparison:	Dense Straight Hard	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Feathered
Colors What are the original Dunker, Golden Retriever and English Springer Spaniel color?	Black Blue White Brown Merle	Golden Light	Black Tan White Liver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Dunker or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Dunker doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Dunker or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? Dunker or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Dunker dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	English Springer Spaniel 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: Dunker or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel 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, Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel?	Medium ⏺ The Dunker has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Dunker is an average drooler. 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 English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Good With Comparison

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

Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel 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: Dunker or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel?	Not really Dunker 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 English Springer Spaniel 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.

Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel 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 Dunker and Golden Retriever and English Springer Spaniel have?	3-5 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-10 puppies
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Dunker vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel 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 1910 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs 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	American Canine Registry 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

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