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Name	Golden Retriever	Beagle	Afghan Hound
Origins	Scotland	England	Afghanistan
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	English Beagle	Da Kochyano Spay Eastern Greyhound Persian Greyhound Ogar Afgan Sage Balochi Tazhi Spay Tazi Baluchi Hound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound? Which is the smallest dog, Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound?	Large	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Golden Retriever or Beagle or Beagle? Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound weight comparison:	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg) Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 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: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	57 pounds (28 kg)
Height Which is taller, Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound? Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	27-29 inches (69-74 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	28 inches (71.5 cm)

Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$500-$800	$2000-$2500
Availability Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound?	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Afghan Hound is quite easy to get.

Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound intelligence:	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low: The Afghan Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound trainability comparison.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound?	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound? Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy
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. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Afghan Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound?	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Afghan Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound social needs comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
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. See more.	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound playfulness comparison:	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound?	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound?	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Afghan Hound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound 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.	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Afghan Hound 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 Beagle or Afghan Hound?	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Beagle 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.

Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound?	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Afghan Hound 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: Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound 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 Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome	Cataracts Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism
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 Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Afghan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound lifespan comparison. How long do Golden Retriever, Beagle and Afghan Hound 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 Beagle: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Afghan Hound: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound?	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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 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? Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low: The Afghan Hound has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound coat comparison:	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Dense	Fine
Colors What are the original Golden Retriever, Beagle and Afghan Hound color?	Golden Light	Black Tan Red White Tricolor	Black Tan Red Blue Cream White Silver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound? Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound grooming comparison:	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound? Golden Retriever or Beagle or {name3 shedding:	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Afghan Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound 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, Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound?	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Hound 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. See more.	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Afghan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.	Afghan Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound? Which dog is more friendly?	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Afghan Hound 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 Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound?	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Afghan Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound?	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound?	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Afghan Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound?	Yes Golden Retriever 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.	Yes Afghan Hound 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 Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Afghan Hound 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.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Afghan Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: Golden Retriever or Beagle or Afghan Hound? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	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?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound?	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Afghan Hound 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.

Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound 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 Golden Retriever and Beagle and Afghan Hound have?	5-10 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7	6-8 puppies
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Golden Retriever vs Beagle vs Afghan Hound 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 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 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 Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds 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. 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

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