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Name	Golden Retriever	Dalmatian	St. Bernard
Origins	Scotland	Croatia	Switzerland Italy
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Carriage Dog Dally Firehouse Dog Plum Pudding Dog Spotted Coach Dog Dal	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard? Which is the smallest dog, Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard?	Large	Large	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or Dalmatian? Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard weight comparison:	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	about 55 pounds (25 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	about 55 pounds (25 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard? Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)

Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$500-$600	$1500-$1800
Availability Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard?	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Dalmatian is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The St.

Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard intelligence:	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Dalmatian dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard trainability comparison.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Dalmatian dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard?	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Dalmatian dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard? 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.	Dalmatian dogs are average defenders. See more.	St. See more.
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Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard? Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Active Playful Energetic Sensitive Intelligent Friendly Outgoing	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet
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: St. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard?	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Dalmatian dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: St. See more.
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Social Needs Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard social needs comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Dalmatian dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	St. 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.	The wanderlust potential of the Dalmatian is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	St. 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.	Dalmatian dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard playfulness comparison:	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Dalmatian is a highly playful breed. See more.	St. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard?	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Dalmatian barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The St. 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 Dalmatian or St. Bernard?	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Dalmatian breed.	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 St.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard 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.	Dalmatian dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	St.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard?	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Dalmatian dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	St.

Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Dalmatian bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.
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 Dalmatian has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The St.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard mouthiness comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Dalmatian dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.

Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard health comparison. Which is the healthier: Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard?	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Dalmatians are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard 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 Allergies Deafness Skin Allergies Iris Sphincter Dysplasia Urolithiasis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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).	Rare The Dalmatian should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The St.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard lifespan comparison. How long do Golden Retriever, Dalmatian and St. Bernard 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 Dalmatian: 13 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard? Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard energy level comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Dalmatian dogs are high-energy dogs.	St.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Dalmatian dogs need a lot of exercises.	St.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard?	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Dalmatian dogs don't need too much sleep.	St.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 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 Dalmatian vs St. Bernard weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Dalmatian's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.
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Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard coat comparison:	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Fine	Dense Rough Smooth
Colors What are the original Golden Retriever, Dalmatian and St. Bernard color?	Golden Light	Black White Brown Liver	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard? Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard grooming comparison:	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Dalmatian requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The St. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard? Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or {name3 shedding:	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Dalmatian dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	St. 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 Dalmatian or St. Bernard?	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. 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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard?	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Dalmatian has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.
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 Dalmatian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The St. See more.

Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Dalmatian dogs are generally with other pets.	St.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard? Which dog is more friendly?	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Dalmatian dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	St.
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 Dalmatian or St. Bernard?	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Dalmatian dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	St.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard?	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Dalmatian dogs are average friendly towards cats.	St.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Golden Retriever or Dalmatian or St. Bernard?	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Dalmatian dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	St.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard?	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Dalmatian dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No St.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Dalmatian is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No St.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Dalmatians are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	St.

Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard 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 Dalmatian or St. Bernard? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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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.	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 Dalmatian vs St. Bernard?	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Dalmatian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really St. 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.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard 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 Dalmatian and St. Bernard have?	5-10 puppies	6-9 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Golden Retriever vs Dalmatian vs St. Bernard 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 1888 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 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 Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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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