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Name	German Pinscher	Golden Retriever	Border Terrier
Origins	Germany	Scotland	England Scotland
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Group	Working Dogs	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Glatthaariger Pinscher Standard Pinscher	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Borders
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or Border Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or Border Terrier?	Medium	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier weight comparison:	25-35 pounds (11-16 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or Border Terrier? German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier height comparison:	16-19 inches (41-48 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or Border Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$1400-$1600	$1000-$2000	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or Border Terrier?	Frequent: The German Pinscher is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Terrier is quite easy to get.

German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Border Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier trainability comparison.	German Pinscher dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or Border Terrier?	German Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or Border Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	German Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Border Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or Border Terrier? German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Courageous Lively Outright Tempered Spirited Familiar	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Alert Intelligent Affectionate Obedient Outright Tempered Fearless
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.	Border Terrier 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: German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier?	Average to High: German Pinscher dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier social needs comparison:	German Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Border Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the German Pinscher is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	German Pinscher 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.	Border Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier playfulness comparison:	The German Pinscher is a playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier?	Average: The German Pinscher barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or Border Terrier?	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 Pinscher indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Border Terrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: German Pinscher dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or Border Terrier?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or Border Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Pinscher bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Border Terrier bite force: Weak.
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 German Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier mouthiness comparison:	German Pinscher 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.	Border Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier?	German Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Cryptorchidism Seizures Malocclusions Pulmonic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The German Pinscher 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).	Average The Border Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do German Pinscher, Golden Retriever and Border Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of German Pinscher: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier?	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 cold weather conditions The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

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

German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or Border Terrier?	2 to 2.5 cup 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.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The German Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier coat comparison:	Dense Shiny Smooth	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Rough
Colors What are the original German Pinscher, Golden Retriever and Border Terrier color?	Black Tan Red Blue Brown	Golden Light	Tan Red Blue Grizzle Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or Border Terrier? German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier grooming comparison:	Effortless: The German Pinscher requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or Border Terrier? German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	German Pinscher dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or Border Terrier?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier?	Low 🔽 The German Pinscher has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The German Pinscher 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 Border Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier Good With Comparison

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

German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier 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: German Pinscher or Golden Retriever or Border Terrier? 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?	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	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: German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier?	Not really German Pinscher 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 Border Terrier 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.

German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier 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 German Pinscher and Golden Retriever and Border Terrier have?	6-8 puppies	5-10 puppies	2-8 puppies
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German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever vs Border Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Working 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry 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 Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc. Club Espanol De Terriers

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