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Name	French Spaniel	Flat-Coated Retriever	Golden Retriever
Origins	France	United Kingdom	Scotland
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canadian Setter French Setter Epagneul Français	Flatte Flattie Flatcoat	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, French Spaniel or Flat-Coated Retriever or Golden Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, French Spaniel or Flat-Coated Retriever or Golden Retriever?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, French Spaniel or Flat-Coated Retriever or Flat-Coated Retriever? French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:	44-55 pounds (20-25 kg)	60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	49.5 pounds (22.5 kg)	65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, French Spaniel or Flat-Coated Retriever or Golden Retriever? French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm)	22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, French Spaniel or Flat-Coated Retriever or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1000-$1200	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, French Spaniel or Flat-Coated Retriever or Golden Retriever?	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 Flat-Coated Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Flat-Coated Retriever is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison.	French Spaniel dogs are hard to train. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: French Spaniel or Flat-Coated Retriever or Golden Retriever?	French Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog French Spaniel or Flat-Coated Retriever or Golden Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	French Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, French Spaniel or Flat-Coated Retriever or Golden Retriever? French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Energetic Intelligent Adaptable Calm Tough	Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Devoted Optimistic	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: French Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Flat-Coated Retriever 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever?	High: French Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Flat-Coated Retriever 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.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	French Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	French Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Flat-Coated Retriever is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	French Spaniel 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.	Flat-Coated 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.	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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever?	French Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	No data available	Cancer	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The French Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Flat-Coated Retriever 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).
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Life Expectancy French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do French Spaniel, Flat-Coated Retriever and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of French Spaniel: 11 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Flat-Coated Retriever: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever?	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 cold weather conditions The Flat-Coated Retriever 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.

French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

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

French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: French Spaniel or Flat-Coated Retriever or Golden Retriever?	2-3 cup a day high-quality dry food formulated for adult dogs and made with high-quality animal proteins, divided into two meals.	3-4 cup high-quality commercial dog food (that is formulated for large-breed dogs), 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? French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the French Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Flat-Coated Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:	Wavy Glossy	Thick Shiny	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original French Spaniel, Flat-Coated Retriever and Golden Retriever color?	White Liver	Black Liver	Golden Light
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, French Spaniel or Flat-Coated Retriever or Golden Retriever? French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The French Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Flat-Coated Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more French Spaniel or Flat-Coated Retriever or Golden Retriever? French Spaniel or Flat-Coated Retriever or {name3 shedding:	French Spaniel dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever 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: French Spaniel or Flat-Coated Retriever or Golden Retriever?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever 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, French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The French Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Flat-Coated Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The French Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Flat-Coated Retriever 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.

French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

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

French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: French Spaniel or Flat-Coated Retriever or Golden Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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.
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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever?	Not really French Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Flat-Coated Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes 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.

French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever 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 French Spaniel and Flat-Coated Retriever and Golden Retriever have?	3-7 puppies	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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French Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever 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 1915 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs 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 Retrievers 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 Canadian 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

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