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Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Golden Flat Coat or Gordon Castle Setters or Swissy? Find the right dog for you

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Name Golden Retriever Gordon Setter Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Gordon Castle Setters Swissy
Great Swiss Mountain Dog
Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund
Large Swiss Mountain Dog
Great Swiss Cattle Dog
Bouvier Suisse
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?
Large Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Gordon Setter? Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog weight comparison:
Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg) 130-135 pounds (59-61 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: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) 132.5 pounds (60 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) 23.5-28.5 (60-72 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) 23.5-28.5 (66 cm)

Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$2000 $800-$1000 $2000-$2500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Gordon Setter is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.

Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog intelligence:
Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Gordon Setter dogs have great intelligence.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Trainability
Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog trainability comparison.
Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Gordon Setter dogs are easy to train.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?
Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Gordon Setter dogs are good watchdogs.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain 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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Gordon Setter dogs are average defenders.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Loyal
Fearless
Eager
Protective
Alert
Devoted
Selfish
Fearless
Good-natured
Confidence
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 Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?
High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Gordon Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog social needs comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Gordon Setter dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Greater Swiss Mountain 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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The wanderlust potential of the Gordon Setter is strong enough to escape from home.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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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Gordon Setter dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog playfulness comparison:
The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Gordon Setter is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?
Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Average: The Gordon Setter barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Gordon Setter breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed in the home.

Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain 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.
Gordon Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?
Golden Retriever 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.
Greater Swiss Mountain 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 Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Gordon Setter bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Greater Swiss Mountain 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 Gordon Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Gordon Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Greater Swiss Mountain 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 Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain 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
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Epilepsy
Distichiasis
Digestive Problems
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 Gordon Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Golden Retriever, Gordon Setter and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Gordon Setter: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain 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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Gordon Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog energy level comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Gordon Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Gordon Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Gordon Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.

Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

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

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog coat comparison:
Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Soft
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Dense
Colors
What are the original Golden Retriever, Gordon Setter and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog color?
Golden
Light
Black
Tan
Red
Black
Red
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog grooming comparison:
Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Gordon Setter requires a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or {name3 shedding:
Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Gordon Setter dogs shed moderately.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?
2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain 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 Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Gordon Setter has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Greater Swiss Mountain 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 Gordon Setter is an average drooler.
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The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain 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.
Gordon Setter dogs are generally with other pets.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Which dog is more friendly?
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Gordon Setter dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Gordon Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Gordon Setter dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Golden Retriever or Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Gordon Setter dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?
Yes
Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Gordon Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Greater Swiss Mountain 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
Gordon Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Greater Swiss Mountain 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.
Gordon Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain 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 Gordon Setter or Greater Swiss Mountain 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 Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?

Yes

Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Gordon Setter breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 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.

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 Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain 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 Gordon Setter and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog have?
5-10 puppies 6-8 puppies 5-10 puppies

Golden Retriever vs Gordon Setter vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 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 1878 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 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 Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs 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
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
American Pet Registry, Inc.

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