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Name	Golden Retriever	Miniature Australian Shepherd	Papillon
Origins	Scotland	United States	Spain France Belgium
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Group	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Mini Aussie Mini Aussie Shepherd Mini Australian Shepherd Miniature Aussie Shepherd North American Shepherd North American Miniature Australian Shepherd	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$1000-$2000	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon?	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.

Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon? Which is the smallest dog, Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon?	Large	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature Australian Shepherd? Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon weight comparison:	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	20–40 pounds (9-18 kg)	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 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)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon? Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	13–18 inches (33-46 cm)	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)

Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon coat comparison:	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Feathered	Feathered
Colors What are the original Golden Retriever, Miniature Australian Shepherd and Papillon color?	Golden Light	Red Red Merle White & Black & Tan Blue Merle	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon? Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon grooming comparison:	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon? Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Papillon 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon?	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.

Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon? Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon intelligence:	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon trainability comparison.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Papillon dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon playfulness comparison:	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.
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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.	Sensitive: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon?	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon social needs comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon?	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon?	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon? 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.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List
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 Miniature Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Miniature Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Papillon bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon mouthiness comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. 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.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. 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.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon?	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 Miniature Australian Shepherd indoors.	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 Papillon indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
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.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Papillon 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon?	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.	Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon? Which dog is more friendly?	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon?	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon?	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon?	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon?	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Papillon 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Papillon 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.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.

Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon Health Comparison

Health Issues Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon health comparison. Which is the healthier: Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon?	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Papillon 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon 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	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Juvenile Cataracts Iris Coloboma	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia
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 Miniature Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon lifespan comparison. How long do Golden Retriever, Miniature Australian Shepherd and Papillon breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years
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Hypoallergenic Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon? Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon energy level comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Papillon 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon?	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon?	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 cold weather conditions The Miniature Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon?	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Papillon 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler. See more.	The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon?	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Papillon 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd and Papillon have?	5-10 puppies	2-6 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon 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 1915 as a Toy 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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy 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	America's Pet Registry American Canine Association, Inc.	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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