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Name	Golden Retriever	Porcelaine	Pharaoh Hound
Origins	Scotland	France	Malta
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Porcelaine Dog Chien de Franche-Comté	Pharaoh Kelb Tal-Fenek
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Golden Retriever or Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound? Which is the smallest dog, Golden Retriever or Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Golden Retriever or Porcelaine or Porcelaine? Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound weight comparison:	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	45-55 pounds (20-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Golden Retriever or Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound? Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	Male: 23-25 inches (59-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 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 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Golden Retriever or Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	Unknown	$1800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound?	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Average: The Porcelaine is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Pharaoh Hound is easier than average to get.

Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound 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 Pharaoh Hound dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound trainability comparison.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Porcelaine dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Pharaoh Hound dogs are 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 Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound?	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Porcelaine dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Pharaoh Hound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Golden Retriever or Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound? 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.	Porcelaine dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Pharaoh Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Golden Retriever or Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound? Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Active Independent Affectionate Gentle Sweet	Active Playful Intelligent Affectionate Sociable Trainable
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.	Porcelaine dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Pharaoh Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound?	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Porcelaine dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Pharaoh Hound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound social needs comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Porcelaine dogs are a social breed. See more.	Pharaoh Hound 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 Porcelaine is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Pharaoh Hound is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Porcelaine dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Pharaoh Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound playfulness comparison:	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Porcelaines, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Pharaoh Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound?	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Porcelaine barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Pharaoh Hound rarely barks. 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 Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound?	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 Porcelaine 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 Pharaoh Hound indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound 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.	Average: Porcelaine dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Pharaoh Hound 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 Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound?	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Porcelaine 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.	Pharaoh Hound 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 Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound?	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.	Pharaoh Hounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound 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).	Rare The Porcelaine should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Pharaoh Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound lifespan comparison. How long do Golden Retriever, Porcelaine and Pharaoh Hound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Porcelaine: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Pharaoh Hound: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	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 warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Golden Retriever or Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound? Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound energy level comparison:	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Porcelaine dogs are high-energy dogs.	Pharaoh Hound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Golden Retriever or Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Porcelaine dogs need a lot of exercises.	Pharaoh Hound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Golden Retriever or Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound?	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Porcelaine dogs don't need too much sleep.	Pharaoh Hound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Golden Retriever or Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound?	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.	2 to 2.5 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 Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Porcelaine has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Pharaoh Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound coat comparison:	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Silky	Shiny
Colors What are the original Golden Retriever, Porcelaine and Pharaoh Hound color?	Golden Light	White	Tan Red White Golden Chestnut
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Golden Retriever or Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound? Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound grooming comparison:	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Porcelaine requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Pharaoh Hound requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Golden Retriever or Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound? Golden Retriever or Porcelaine or {name3 shedding:	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Porcelaine dogs are low shedders. See more.	Pharaoh Hound 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 Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound?	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. 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 Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound 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 Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound?	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Porcelaine has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Pharaoh Hound 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 Porcelaine 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 Pharaoh Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Porcelaine dogs are generally with other pets.	Pharaoh Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Golden Retriever or Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound? Which dog is more friendly?	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Porcelaine dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Pharaoh Hound 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 Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound?	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Porcelaine dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Pharaoh Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Retriever or Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound?	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Porcelaine dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Pharaoh Hound 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 Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound?	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Porcelaine dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Pharaoh Hound dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound?	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Porcelaine dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Pharaoh Hound 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	Yes Porcelaine is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Pharaoh Hound 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.	Porcelaines are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Pharaoh Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound 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 Porcelaine or Pharaoh Hound? 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 Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound?	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Porcelaine breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pharaoh Hound 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 Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound 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 Porcelaine and Pharaoh Hound have?	5-10 puppies	3-6 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Golden Retriever vs Porcelaine vs Pharaoh Hound 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 1983 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive 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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