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Name	Finnish Lapphund	Labrador Retriever	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Origins	Finland	England Canada	Switzerland
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breeds.	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira	Lab Labrador	Swissy Great Swiss Mountain Dog Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund Large Swiss Mountain Dog Great Swiss Cattle Dog Bouvier Suisse
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Compare adult weight ranges.	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	130-135 pounds (59-61 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	39.5 pounds (18 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	132.5 pounds (60 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or Labrador Retriever or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog height comparison:	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	23.5-28.5 (60-72 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	23.5-28.5 (66 cm)

Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$1000-$2000	$2000-$2500
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or Labrador Retriever or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.

Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which is easiest to train?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed is most alert?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed is most protective?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Compare temperaments.	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Protective Alert Devoted Selfish Fearless Good-natured Confidence
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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: Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average to High: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog social needs comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 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

Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed is most playful?	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed in the home.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed is most flexible?	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Lapphund or Labrador Retriever or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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.	Prefers cold weather The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which has fewer health issues?	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Distichiasis Digestive Problems

Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which breed is most active?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Finnish Lapphund or Labrador Retriever or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Finnish Lapphund or Labrador Retriever or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which needs most food?	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. What colors are available?	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde	Black Yellow Chocolate	Black Red White
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which requires most maintenance?	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which drools least?	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fluffy	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Dense
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Finnish Lapphund or Labrador Retriever or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Finnish Lapphund or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which is best with kids?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Finnish Lapphund or Labrador Retriever or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Finnish Lapphund or Labrador Retriever or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Finnish Lapphund or Labrador Retriever or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?	Yes Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Finnish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which is best for draft work?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which has most military use?	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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which has most puppies?	2-9 puppies	5-10 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Finnish Lapphund vs Labrador Retriever vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Finnish Lapphund, Labrador Retriever, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Which has most recognition?	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 Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club American Pet Registry, Inc.

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