German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever Comparison – Which dog is better German Groenendael or Chatham Hill Retriever?

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Name	German Groenendael	Chatham Hill Retriever
Origins	Germany Belgium	England United Kingdom
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for German Groenendael and Chatham Hill Retriever. What other names are these breeds known by?	No data available	No data available
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a German Groenendael and a Chatham Hill Retriever. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Cross Breed	Cross Breed

German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Large Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a German Groenendael and a Chatham Hill Retriever. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	35-50 pounds (16-22.5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	42 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Groenendael or Chatham Hill Retriever? Is a German Groenendael taller than a Chatham Hill Retriever?	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)	16-22 inches (41-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	19 inches (47.5 cm)

German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a German Groenendael and a Chatham Hill Retriever. Which breed costs more?	$800-$2000	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, German Groenendael or Chatham Hill Retriever?	Very frequent: The German Groenendael is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Chatham Hill Retriever is quite easy to get.

German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Outstanding: German Groenendael is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Chatham Hill Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare training requirements.	German Groenendael dogs are easy to train. See more.	Chatham Hill Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare alertness levels.	German Groenendael dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Chatham Hill Retriever dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare territorial behaviors.	German Groenendael dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Chatham Hill Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a German Groenendael and a Chatham Hill Retriever. How do their temperaments differ?	Active Curious Stubborn Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Obedient Loyal Hard Working Watchful	Playful Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Affectionate Devoted Trainable Quiet Faithful Optimistic
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever?	Sensitive: German Groenendael dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Chatham Hill Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever?	High: German Groenendael dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Chatham Hill Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever social needs comparison:	German Groenendael dogs are a social breed. See more.	Chatham Hill Retriever dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever?	German Groenendael dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Chatham Hill Retriever is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever? Which can be better for hunting?	German Groenendael 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.	Chatham Hill Retriever 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

German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average to High: The German Groenendael is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Chatham Hill Retriever barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare play drive and energy.	The German Groenendael is a playful breed. See more.	The Chatham Hill Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare living space needs.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep German Groenendael indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Chatham Hill Retriever indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare adaptability levels.	German Groenendael dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Chatham Hill Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: German Groenendael or Chatham Hill Retriever?	German Groenendael 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.	Chatham Hill Retriever 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.

German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The German Groenendael has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Chatham Hill Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare mouthing behaviors.	German Groenendael dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chatham Hill Retriever dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Groenendael bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Chatham Hill Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Groenendael: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Chatham Hill Retriever: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare climate tolerances.	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 Chatham Hill Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a German Groenendael and a Chatham Hill Retriever. Which breed is healthier?	German Groenendaels are commonly healthy dogs.	Chatham Hill Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever?	Rare The German Groenendael should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Chatham Hill Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Blindness Hyperthyroidism Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Degenerative Myelopathy Wobbler's Syndrome Panosteitis Hemophilia B Megaesophagus Cushing's Syndrome Lens Luxation Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Digestive Problems Hemophilia A Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lupus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Paralysis Perianal Fistula Seborrhea Vitiligo	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Renal Failure

German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare activity levels.	German Groenendael dogs are high-energy dogs.	Chatham Hill Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Groenendael or Chatham Hill Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Groenendael dogs need a lot of exercises.	Chatham Hill Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Groenendael or Chatham Hill Retriever?	German Groenendael dogs don't need too much sleep.	Chatham Hill Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare obesity risks.	Low to Average: The German Groenendael has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Chatham Hill Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare daily food needs.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for German Groenendael and Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Red Cream Silver Fawn Brindle	Black Tan Blue Golden Liver Roan
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The German Groenendael requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Chatham Hill Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare drooling amounts.	The German Groenendael is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chatham Hill Retriever is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The German Groenendael has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Chatham Hill Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a German Groenendael and a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare fur types.	Soft Fuzzy Thick	Feathered Thick Shiny
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare bathing frequencies.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Groenendael or Chatham Hill Retriever? Do German Groenendael dogs shed more than Chatham Hill Retriever dogs?	German Groenendael dogs shed above average. See more.	Chatham Hill Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare kid-friendliness.	German Groenendael dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Chatham Hill Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Groenendael dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Chatham Hill Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Groenendael or Chatham Hill Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	German Groenendael dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Chatham Hill Retriever dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Groenendael or Chatham Hill Retriever?	German Groenendael dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Chatham Hill Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Groenendael or Chatham Hill Retriever? Can a German Groenendael and a Chatham Hill Retriever be friends? Do German Groenendael dogs get along with Chatham Hill Retriever dogs?	German Groenendael dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Chatham Hill Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever?	Yes German Groenendael dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chatham Hill Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No German Groenendael is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chatham Hill Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	German Groenendaels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Chatham Hill Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare service capabilities.	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 Which is better for therapy work: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare therapy capabilities.	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
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare scenting abilities.	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 Which is better for search and rescue: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare SAR abilities.	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 Which is better on boats: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really German Groenendael breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Chatham Hill Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a German Groenendael or a Chatham Hill Retriever? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between German Groenendael and Chatham Hill Retriever. Which has stronger military background?	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.

German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between German Groenendael and Chatham Hill Retriever. Which has larger litters?	6-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between German Groenendael and Chatham Hill Retriever breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between German Groenendael and Chatham Hill Retriever. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

German Groenendael vs Chatham Hill Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of German Groenendael and Chatham Hill Retriever. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of German Groenendael and Chatham Hill Retriever. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between German Groenendael and Chatham Hill Retriever. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	No data available

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