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Name	Golden Retriever	Dachshund	Greyhound
Origins	Scotland	Germany	United Kingdom
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	3	13	156
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Other Names	Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat	Teckel, Tekkel, Tekkel Doxie, Weenie Dog, Sausage Dog, Bassotto, Worshond	English Greyhound
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	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 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition	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 Canadian Canine Registry	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
Price Which is cheaper Golden Retriever or Dachshund or Greyhound? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$500-$700	$500-$800

Golden Retriever vs Dachshund vs Greyhound General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger Golden Retriever or Dachshund or Greyhound?	Large	Small	Giant
Weight Which is heavier Golden Retriever or Dachshund or Dachshund?	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg)
Height Which is taller Golden Retriever or Dachshund or Greyhound?	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm)

Golden Retriever vs Dachshund vs Greyhound Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Fine	Fine
Colors	Golden Light	Blue Red White Tan Brown Silver Black	Gray White Blue Red Black
Grooming	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Golden Retrievers shed moderately.	Dachshunds shed none to minimal.	Greyhounds shed moderately.

Golden Retriever vs Dachshund vs Greyhound Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy	Clever Devoted Playful Courageous Lively Stubborn	Intelligent Affectionate Outright Tempered Gentle Athletic Quiet
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Átlagos: Átlagos intelligenciájú Dachshund.	Átlagos: Átlagos intelligenciájú Greyhound.
Trainability	Golden Retrievers are easy to train.	Dachshunds are easy to train.	Greyhounds are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.	Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Greyhounds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Dachshunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Greyhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.	Dachshunds are a social breed.	Greyhounds need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.	Nagyon sokat: Dachshund kimondottan hangos fajta.	Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Dachshunds are average watchdogs.	Greyhounds are average watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial	Golden Retrievers are average defenders.	Dachshunds are average defenders.	Greyhounds can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Golden Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Dachshunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Greyhounds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Dachshunds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Greyhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Golden Retrievers 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.	Dachshunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Greyhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Nem ajánlott lakásban tartani Golden Retriever kutyafajtát.	Lakásbarát kutya Dachshund fajta.	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Greyhound fajta.
Adaptability	Golden Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Dachshunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Greyhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Golden Retriever or Dachshund or Greyhound?	Golden Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Dachshunds do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting 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 Dachshund vs Greyhound Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Greyhounds are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Greyhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are average friendly towards cats.	Greyhounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Greyhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Greyhound 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.	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Dachshunds are generally with other pets.	Greyhounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs Dachshund vs Greyhound?	Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Dachshunds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Greyhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Golden Retriever vs Dachshund vs Greyhound Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease	Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Bloat Cancer Canine Diabetes Mellitus Cushing's Syndrome Deafness Demodectic Mange Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Legg-perthes Disease Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Mitral Valve Disease Narcolepsy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Allergies Alopecia Bloat Cancer Cataracts Cold Intolerance Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Musculoskeletal Injuries Osteoarthritis Osteosarcoma Pannus Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sensitivity To Anesthesia Vitreous Degeneration
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-15 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Dachshunds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Greyhounds have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need	Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises.	Dachshunds have an average exercise need.	Greyhounds exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Dachshunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Greyhounds like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	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.	The Dachshund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Greyhound is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Golden Retriever vs Dachshund vs Greyhound Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	5-10 puppies	4-8 puppies	1-12 puppies
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