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Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees Comparison - Dog breed selector: Golden Flat Coat or Mally or Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées? Find the right dog for you

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Name Golden Retriever Alaskan Malamute Great Pyrenees
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Mally
Mal
Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées
Chien Des Pyrénées
Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Montañés Del Pirineo
Patou
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees? Which is the smallest dog, Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees?
Large Large Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Malamute? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees weight comparison:
Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 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: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm) Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm) Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$2000 $1200-$1500 $500-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees?
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Alaskan Malamute is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.

Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees 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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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees trainability comparison.
Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Alaskan Malamute dogs are easy to train.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees?
Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Alaskan Malamute dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees? 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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Alaskan Malamute dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Playful
Dignified
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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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 Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees?
High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees social needs comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Alaskan Malamute dogs are a social breed.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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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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Alaskan Malamute dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Great Pyrenees 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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Alaskan Malamute dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees playfulness comparison:
The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Alaskan Malamute is a playful breed.
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Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees?
Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Alaskan Malamute rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees?
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Malamute breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.

Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees 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.
Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees?
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Alaskan Malamute 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.
Great Pyrenees 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.

Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Alaskan Malamute bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.
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 Alaskan Malamute has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees health comparison. Which is the healthier: Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees?
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Alaskan Malamute is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees 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
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Chondrodysplasia
Hemeralopia
Inherited Polyneuropathy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
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 Alaskan Malamute should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees lifespan comparison. How long do Golden Retriever, Alaskan Malamute and Great Pyrenees breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Alaskan Malamute: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees?
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 Alaskan Malamute can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees energy level comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Alaskan Malamute dogs are high-energy dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Alaskan Malamute dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees?
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Alaskan Malamute dogs don't need too much sleep.
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.

Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees?
3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 8 to 10 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 Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Alaskan Malamute has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees coat comparison:
Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Dense
Rough
Thick
Weather-resistant
Dense
Double
Colors
What are the original Golden Retriever, Alaskan Malamute and Great Pyrenees color?
Golden
Light
Black
Gray
Red
White
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees grooming comparison:
Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Alaskan Malamute requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees? Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or {name3 shedding:
Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Alaskan Malamute dogs are heavy shedders.
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Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees?
2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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Hypoallergenic
Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees 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 Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees?

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Alaskan Malamute has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average 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 Alaskan Malamute is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Alaskan Malamute dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees? Which dog is more friendly?
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Malamute dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees?
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Malamute dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees?
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Malamute dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees?
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Malamute dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees?
Yes
Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Alaskan Malamute dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Great Pyrenees 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
Alaskan Malamute is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Great Pyrenees 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.
Alaskan Malamutes are usually recommended for elderly people.
Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.

Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees 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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Golden Retriever or Alaskan Malamute or Great Pyrenees? 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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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.

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?

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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees?

Yes

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

Alaskan Malamute breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like 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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Yes

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 Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees 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 Alaskan Malamute and Great Pyrenees have?
5-10 puppies 4-10 puppies 6-9 puppies

Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees 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 1935 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working 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 Nordic Sledge Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
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

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