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Other Names What other names do they have?	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Jack Russell Terrier	Barbone Pudle Teacup Poodle Teddy Poodle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Golden Retriever or Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle? Which is the smallest dog, Golden Retriever or Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle?	Large	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Golden Retriever or Jack Russell Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier? Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle weight comparison:	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	11-18 pounds (5-8 kg)	Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)	Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Golden Retriever or Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle? Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	8-15 inches (20-38 cm)	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	11.5 inches (29 cm)	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)

Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Golden Retriever or Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$700-$1000	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle?	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Jack Russell Terrier is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle intelligence:	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Jack Russell Terrier is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle trainability comparison.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Toy Poodle dogs are very 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 Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle?	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Toy Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Golden Retriever or Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle? 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.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Toy Poodle dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Golden Retriever or Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle? Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Stubborn Independent Energetic Alert Courageous Cheerful	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual
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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle?	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Jack Russell Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Toy Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle social needs comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Toy Poodle dogs are a social breed. 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 Jack Russell Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Toy Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Toy Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle playfulness comparison:	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Jack Russell Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Toy Poodle is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle?	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Jack Russell Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed. 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 Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle?	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Jack Russell Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Toy Poodle breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle 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.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Toy Poodle 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 Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle?	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.	Toy Poodle 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 Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle?	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Jack Russell Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle 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	Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Glaucoma Lens Luxation	Heart Murmurs Slipped Stifle Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Ear Infections Skin Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
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 Jack Russell Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Toy Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle lifespan comparison. How long do Golden Retriever, Jack Russell Terrier and Toy Poodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Jack Russell Terrier: 14 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Toy Poodle: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle?	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 average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Golden Retriever or Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup 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 Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle 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 Jack Russell Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Toy Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle coat comparison:	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Rough	Dense Curly Thick
Colors What are the original Golden Retriever, Jack Russell Terrier and Toy Poodle color?	Golden Light	Black Tan White	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Golden Retriever or Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle? Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle grooming comparison:	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Jack Russell Terrier doesn't require a lot of 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 Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle? Golden Retriever or Jack Russell Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Toy Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. 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 Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle?	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 Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle 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 Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle?	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Jack Russell Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low 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 Jack Russell Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Toy Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Toy Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Golden Retriever or Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Toy Poodle dogs are 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 Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle?	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Toy Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Retriever or Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle?	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Golden Retriever or Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle?	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle?	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Jack Russell Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Toy Poodle 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 Jack Russell Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Toy Poodle 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.	Jack Russell Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle 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.	Not really This breed generally not used 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 Jack Russell Terrier or Toy Poodle? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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 Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle?	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Jack Russell Terrier breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Toy Poodle 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 Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle 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 Jack Russell Terrier and Toy Poodle have?	5-10 puppies	4-8 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier vs Toy Poodle 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 2012 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers 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 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 Irish Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers Jack Russell Terrier Club Of America	Dog Registry of America Inc.

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