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Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Golden Flat Coat or Catalan sheepdog or Perro De Agua Español? Find the right dog for you

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Name Golden Retriever Catalan Sheepdog Spanish Water Dog
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Catalan sheepdog
Catalan shepherd
Atura Català
Perro De Agua Español
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog?
Large Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Catalan Sheepdog? Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog weight comparison:
Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 44-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 37-46 pounds (17-21 kg) Male: 40-49 pounds (18-22 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 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: 49.5 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg) Male: 44.5 pounds (20 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog? Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 19–22 inches (47–55 cm), Female: 18–21 inches (45–53 cm) Male: 17-20 inches (44-50 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 19–22 inches (47–55 cm), Female: 18–21 inches (45–53 cm) Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)

Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$2000 $600-$800 $1000-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog?
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Average: The Catalan Sheepdog is a commonly available dog breed.
Frequent: The Spanish Water Dog is easier than average to get.

Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog 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 Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog trainability comparison.
Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Catalan Sheepdog dogs are very easy to train.
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Spanish Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog?
Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Catalan Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Spanish Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog? 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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Catalan Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Spanish Water Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog? Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Agile
Protective
Intelligent
Loyal
Trainable
Affectionate
Loyal
Trainable
Athletic
Diligent
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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Catalan Sheepdog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Spanish Water Dog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog?
High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Catalan Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Spanish Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog social needs comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Catalan Sheepdog dogs are a social breed.
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Spanish Water Dog 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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Catalan Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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The wanderlust potential of the Spanish Water Dog is strong enough to escape from home.
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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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Catalan Sheepdog 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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Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog playfulness comparison:
The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Catalan Sheepdogs are not the most playful dog breed.
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The Spanish Water Dog is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog?
Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Catalan Sheepdog rarely barks.
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Average: The Spanish Water Dog barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog?
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Catalan Sheepdog indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Spanish Water Dog breed in the home.

Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog 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: Catalan Sheepdog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Spanish Water Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog?
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Catalan Sheepdog 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.
Spanish Water Dog 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 Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Catalan Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Spanish Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.
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 Catalan Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog?
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Catalan Sheepdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Spanish Water Dog 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 Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog 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
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Dental Problems
Glaucoma
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Cherry Eye
Distichiasis
Addison's Disease
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy
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).
Frequent
The Catalan Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Spanish Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Golden Retriever, Catalan Sheepdog and Spanish Water Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Catalan Sheepdog: 13 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Spanish Water Dog: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog?
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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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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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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Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog? Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog energy level comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Catalan Sheepdog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Catalan Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.
Spanish Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog?
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Catalan Sheepdog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Spanish Water Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog?
3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Low to Average: The Catalan Sheepdog has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Spanish Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog coat comparison:
Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Thick
Shaggy
Curly
Waterproof
Woolly
No Undercoat
Grow into dreadlocks
Colors
What are the original Golden Retriever, Catalan Sheepdog and Spanish Water Dog color?
Golden
Light
Black
Gray
Red
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Black
White
Chestnut
Black & White
Brown & White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog? Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog grooming comparison:
Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Catalan Sheepdog requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Spanish Water Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog? Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or {name3 shedding:
Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Catalan Sheepdog dogs shed moderately.
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Spanish Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog?
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 Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog 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 Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog?

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Catalan Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Spanish Water Dog 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 Catalan Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Spanish Water Dog is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Catalan Sheepdog dogs are generally with other pets.
Spanish Water Dog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog? Which dog is more friendly?
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Catalan Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog?
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Catalan Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog?
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Catalan Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Golden Retriever or Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog?
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Catalan Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Spanish Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog?
Yes
Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Catalan Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Spanish Water Dog 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
Catalan Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Spanish Water Dog 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.
Catalan Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Spanish Water Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people.

Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog 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 Catalan Sheepdog or Spanish Water Dog? 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 Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog?

Yes

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

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

Spanish Water Dog 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.

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 Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog 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 Catalan Sheepdog and Spanish Water Dog have?
5-10 puppies 4-6 puppies 4-6 puppies

Golden Retriever vs Catalan Sheepdog vs Spanish Water Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs 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
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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