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Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon Comparison - Dog breed selector: Golden Flat Coat or Mini Aussie or Continental Toy Spaniel? Find the right dog for you

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Name Golden Retriever Miniature Australian Shepherd Papillon
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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 Size and Weight 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 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 Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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.
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Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon trainability comparison.
Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Papillon dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Golden Retriever or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon?
Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Papillon dogs are average watchdogs.
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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.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon Personality and 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
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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Sensitive: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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.
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Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon social needs comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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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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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon playfulness comparison:
The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Papillon is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon?
Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed.
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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.

Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon 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.
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 Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
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.
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.
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, play-bite, or herd people.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon Health and Lifespan 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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon Energy and Activity Comparison

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.
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.

Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon Diet and Weight Management Comparison

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.
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.
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Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity.
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Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon Allergies and Grooming 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.
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Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort.
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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.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Papillon dogs shed none to minimal.
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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.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon 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 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.
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The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler.
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The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Golden Retriever vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon Good With Comparison

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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd or Papillon? 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Papillon?

Yes

Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Papillon 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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Not really

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 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.
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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 Miniature Australian Shepherd and Papillon have?
5-10 puppies 2-6 puppies 2-4 puppies

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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