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Name	English Springer Spaniel	Golden Retriever	German Roughhaired Pointer
Origins	England	Scotland	Germany
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Springer Spaniel	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Deutsch Drahthaar Deutscher Drahthaariger Drahthaar German Wire-haired Pointing Dog Vorstehhund German Wirehaired Pointer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer? Which is more expensive?	$700-$800	$1000-$2000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer?	Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Average: The German Roughhaired Pointer is a commonly available dog breed.

English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer? Which is the smallest dog, English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer?	Medium	Large	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer weight comparison:	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer height comparison:	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-67 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-62 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (59 cm)

English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer coat comparison:	Feathered	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Shiny Rough
Colors What are the original English Springer Spaniel, Golden Retriever and German Roughhaired Pointer color?	White Liver Tan Black	Golden Light	Liver Liver and White Solid Liver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer grooming comparison:	Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The German Roughhaired Pointer requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer? English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Roughhaired Pointer 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: English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.

English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Cheerful Intelligent Social Alert Energetic Playful	Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy	Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Familiar Gentle Kind Active
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer intelligence:	Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. 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 English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer trainability comparison.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer playfulness comparison:	The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: German Roughhaired Pointers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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: English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer?	High: English Springer Spaniel 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.	High: German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer social needs comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are a social breed. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer?	Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The German Roughhaired Pointer rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The German Roughhaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Roughhaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer mouthiness comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	English Springer Spaniel 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.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer?	Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the German Roughhaired Pointer breed in the home.
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Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	English Springer Spaniel 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.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer?	English Springer Spaniels 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 Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	German Roughhaired Pointers 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.

English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer Good With Comparison

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

English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer Health Comparison

Health Issues English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer?	English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	German Roughhaired Pointers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer health problems comparison:	Allergies Ear Infections Ectropion Hip Dysplasia Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The English Springer Spaniel 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).	Frequent The German Roughhaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer lifespan comparison. How long do English Springer Spaniel, Golden Retriever and German Roughhaired Pointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of German Roughhaired Pointer: 11 years
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Hypoallergenic English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer energy level comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer?	English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Roughhaired Pointer dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer?	3 to 4.5 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.	3 to 4 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? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The German Roughhaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer?	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 average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer?	Medium ⏺ The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Roughhaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The English Springer Spaniel 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 German Roughhaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer 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: English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or German Roughhaired Pointer? 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?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer?	Not really English Springer Spaniel 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 German Roughhaired Pointer 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.

English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer 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 English Springer Spaniel and Golden Retriever and German Roughhaired Pointer have?	4-10 puppies	5-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs German Roughhaired Pointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Australian National Kennel Council Canadian Canine Registry Canadian Kennel Club Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	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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