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Name	Goldador	Australian Cattle Dog	Irish Water Spaniel
Origins	England Scotland Canada	Australia	Ireland
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Group	Designer Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel breeds.	Golden Lab Golden Labrador Retriever	Blue Heeler Cattle Dog Red Heeler Queensland Heeler	Bog Dog Rat Tail Spaniel Shannon Spaniel Whiptail
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel? Compare their breeding categories.	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed is the largest?	Small Large	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel? Compare adult weight ranges.	60-75 pounds (27-32 kg) 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	45-65 pounds (20-30 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	67.5 pounds (29.5 kg)	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)
Height Which is taller, Goldador or Australian Cattle Dog or Irish Water Spaniel? Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel height comparison:	22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	20-23 inches (51-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	21.5 inches (54.5 cm)

Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Find price differences between these breeds.	$500-$1000	$500-$700	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Goldador or Australian Cattle Dog or Irish Water Spaniel?	Average: The Goldador is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Australian Cattle Dog is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.

Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed ranks highest?	Outstanding: Goldador is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which is easiest to train?	Goldador dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed is most alert?	Goldador dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed is most protective?	Goldador dogs are average defenders. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel? Compare temperaments.	Active Energetic Loyal Gentle Good-natured Easygoing	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Aggressive	Active Clownish Alert Intelligent Quick Inquisitive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Goldador dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	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: Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel?	High: Goldador dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel social needs comparison:	Goldador dogs are a social breed. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel 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 Goldador is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Cattle Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed is most vocal?	Low: The Goldador barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed is most playful?	The Goldador is a playful breed. See more.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Goldador breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Australian Cattle Dog breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed is most flexible?	Goldador dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Goldador or Australian Cattle Dog or Irish Water Spaniel?	Goldador 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed lives longest?	9-15 years The average lifespan of Goldador: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Cattle Dog: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which handles climate changes best?	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 Australian Cattle Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Water Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which has fewer health issues?	The Goldador is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Goldador should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Australian Cattle Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Irish Water Spaniel 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: Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Deafness	No data available

Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed is most active?	Goldador dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Goldador or Australian Cattle Dog or Irish Water Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Goldador dogs need a lot of exercises.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Goldador or Australian Cattle Dog or Irish Water Spaniel?	Goldador dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Goldador has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Cattle Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which needs most food?	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	Yes No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors Compare color variations between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. What colors are available?	Yellow Gold Reddish Gold	Red Blue Speckled Mottled	Brown
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which requires most maintenance?	Advanced: The Goldador requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which drools least?	The Goldador is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The Goldador has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Soft Dense Undercoat	Dense	Dense Curly Tight
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. 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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Goldador or Australian Cattle Dog or Irish Water Spaniel? Goldador or Australian Cattle Dog or {name3 shedding:	Goldador dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which is best with kids?	Goldador dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Goldador dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Goldador or Australian Cattle Dog or Irish Water Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	Goldador dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most 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 Goldador or Australian Cattle Dog or Irish Water Spaniel?	Goldador dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Goldador or Australian Cattle Dog or Irish Water Spaniel?	Goldador dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel?	No Goldador dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Australian Cattle Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Goldador is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Australian Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Goldadors are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Irish Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which is best suited for service work?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	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.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which excels in therapy work?	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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which has best nose work ability?	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.	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 Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which is best for SAR work?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which is best suited for water work?	Yes Goldador breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. 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.	Not really 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 Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. 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.

Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which has most puppies?	5-10 puppies	1-7 puppies, average 5	4-12 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. 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.

Goldador vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Irish Water Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1980 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Goldador, Australian Cattle Dog, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which has most recognition?	Not recognized by any clubs.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available

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