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Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle Comparison - Dog breed selector: Golden Flat Coat or American Akita or English Beagle? Find the right dog for you

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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
American Akita
Japanese Akita
Great Japanese Dog
English Beagle
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle? Which is the smallest dog, Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle?
Large Large Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Golden Retriever or Akita or Akita? Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle weight comparison:
Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg) Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg) Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle? Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$2000 $800-$1200 $500-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle?
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.

Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle intelligence:
Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Trainability
Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle trainability comparison.
Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Akita dogs are easy to train.
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Beagle dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle?
Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle? Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Dignified
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Faithful
Vigilant
Willing
Loving
Independent
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle?
High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle social needs comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Akita dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home.
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Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
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.
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Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle playfulness comparison:
The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Beagle is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle?
Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Low: The Akita barks none to minimal.
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A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle?
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.

Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle?
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.
Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Akita bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Beagle bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle mouthiness comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle?
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Sebaceous Adenitis
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Cherry Eye
Distichiasis
Glaucoma
Beagle Dwarfism
Chinese Beagle Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle lifespan comparison. How long do Golden Retriever, Akita and Beagle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers cold weather
The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle?
3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle coat comparison:
Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Fluffy
Dense
Waterproof
Straight
Dense
Colors
What are the original Golden Retriever, Akita and Beagle color?
Golden
Light
Black
Red
White
Brown
Fawn
Black
Tan
Red
White
Tricolor
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle? Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle grooming comparison:
Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle? Golden Retriever or Akita or {name3 shedding:
Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Akita dogs are heavy shedders.
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Beagle dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle?
2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle?

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
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.
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The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle? Which dog is more friendly?
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle?
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle?
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle?
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle?
Yes
Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
Yes
Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.
Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Golden Retriever or Akita or Beagle? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

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.

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?

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle?

Yes

Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Golden Retriever and Akita and Beagle have?
5-10 puppies 3-12 puppies 2-14 puppies, average 7

Golden Retriever vs Akita vs Beagle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National 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

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