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Name	Golden Retriever	English Pointer	Estrela Mountain Dog
Origins	Scotland	England	Portugal
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	English Pointer	Cao da Serra da Estrela Portuguese Shepherd
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Golden Retriever or English Pointer or Estrela Mountain Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Golden Retriever or English Pointer or Estrela Mountain Dog?	Large	Medium	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Golden Retriever or English Pointer or English Pointer? Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog weight comparison:	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	44-66 pounds (20-30 kg)	Male: 99–132 pounds (45-60 kg), Female: 77–99 pounds (35-45 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 115.5 pounds (52.5 kg), Female: 88 pounds (40 kg)
Height Which is taller, Golden Retriever or English Pointer or Estrela Mountain Dog? Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm)	Male: 25–30 inches (63.5-76 kg) Female: 24–28 inches (61-71 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 27.5 inches (70 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)

Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Golden Retriever or English Pointer or Estrela Mountain Dog? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$400-$500	Unknown
Availability Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or English Pointer or Estrela Mountain Dog?	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The English Pointer is easier than average 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 English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog intelligence:	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Estrela Mountain Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog trainability comparison.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	English Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are quite 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 English Pointer or Estrela Mountain Dog?	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	English Pointer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Golden Retriever or English Pointer or Estrela 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. See more.	English Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Golden Retriever or English Pointer or Estrela Mountain Dog? Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Active Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Outright Tempered Kind Amiable	Stubborn Dignified Protective Alert Loyal Keen Suspicious
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.	English Pointer 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog?	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: English Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog social needs comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	English Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. 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.	English Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	English Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela 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.	English Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Golden Retriever or English Pointer or Estrela 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Golden Retriever or English Pointer or Estrela Mountain Dog?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Pointer bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Estrela Mountain Dog bite force: The Strongest.
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 English Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Estrela Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog mouthiness comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	English Pointer dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog?	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	English Pointers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Very healthy dog breed.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela 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	No data available
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).	Frequent The English Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Estrela Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Golden Retriever, English Pointer and Estrela Mountain Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of English Pointer: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Estrela Mountain Dog: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog?	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 cold weather The Estrela Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Golden Retriever or English Pointer or Estrela Mountain Dog?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The English Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Estrela Mountain Dog breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog coat comparison:	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Dense	Wavy Thick Coarse
Colors What are the original Golden Retriever, English Pointer and Estrela Mountain Dog color?	Golden Light	Black White Brown Yellow	Fawn Yellow Wolf Gray
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Golden Retriever or English Pointer or Estrela Mountain Dog? Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog grooming comparison:	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The English Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Estrela Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Golden Retriever or English Pointer or Estrela Mountain Dog? Golden Retriever or English Pointer or {name3 shedding:	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	English Pointer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs shed moderately. 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 English Pointer or Estrela Mountain Dog?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog?	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The English Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Estrela 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. See more.	The English Pointer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Estrela Mountain Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela 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.	English Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Golden Retriever or English Pointer or Estrela Mountain Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	English Pointer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are not the most 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 English Pointer or Estrela Mountain Dog?	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Pointer dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Retriever or English Pointer or Estrela Mountain Dog?	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	English Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Golden Retriever or English Pointer or Estrela Mountain Dog?	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	English Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog?	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes English Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Estrela 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 English Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Estrela 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.	English Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Estrela Mountain Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela 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. 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 English Pointer or Estrela Mountain Dog? 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.	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.
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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela Mountain Dog?	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really English Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Estrela Mountain Dog 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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela 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. 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 English Pointer and Estrela Mountain Dog have?	5-10 puppies	4-6 puppies	7-8 puppies
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Golden Retriever vs English Pointer vs Estrela 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.	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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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	No data available	No data available

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