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Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Golden Flat Coat or Cao De Agua or St. Hubert Hound? Find the right dog for you

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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Cao De Agua
Portie
Water Dog
St. Hubert Hound
Saint Hubert Hound
Chien de Saint-Hubert
Flemish Hound
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound? Which is the smallest dog, Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound?
Large Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Portuguese Water Dog? Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound weight comparison:
Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg) Male: 90-110 pounds (41-50 kg), Female: 80-100 pounds (36-45 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg) Male: 100 pounds (45.5 kg), Female: 90 pounds (40.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound? Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm) Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (58-63 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm) Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (60.5 cm)

Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$2000 $2500-$2800 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound?
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Bloodhound is quite easy to get.

Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound intelligence:
Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Bloodhound dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound trainability comparison.
Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Bloodhound dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound?
Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Bloodhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound? 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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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders.
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Bloodhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound? Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Intelligent
Docile
Obedient
Brave
Impetuous
Quarrelsome
Stubborn
Independent
Affectionate
Gentle
Outright
Tempered
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound?
High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Bloodhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound social needs comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Bloodhound 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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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Bloodhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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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Portuguese Water Dog 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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Bloodhound 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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Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound playfulness comparison:
The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed.
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The Bloodhound is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound?
Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks.
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A lot: Bloodhound is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound?
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bloodhound breed.

Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound 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.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Bloodhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound?
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Bloodhound dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bloodhound bite force: Ordinary.
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 Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Bloodhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound mouthiness comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bloodhound dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound?
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound 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
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Entropion
Ectropion
Distichiasis
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Addison's Disease
Megaesophagus
Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd)
Abnormally Small Eyes
GM-1 Storage Disease
Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Colitis
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
Lymphangiectasia
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Epilepsy
Entropion
Ectropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Ectopic Cilia
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 Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Bloodhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound lifespan comparison. How long do Golden Retriever, Portuguese Water Dog and Bloodhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Bloodhound: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound?
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 Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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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Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound? Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound energy level comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Bloodhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Bloodhound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound?
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Bloodhound dogs don't need too much sleep.

Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound?
3 to 4 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. Recommended daily amount: 4 to 8 cups 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 Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Bloodhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound coat comparison:
Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Curly Rough
Colors
What are the original Golden Retriever, Portuguese Water Dog and Bloodhound color?
Golden
Light
Black
White
Brown
Black
Tan
Red
Liver
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound? Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound grooming comparison:
Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Bloodhound doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound? Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or {name3 shedding:
Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bloodhound dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound?
2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound 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 Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound?

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Bloodhound has a high 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 Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Bloodhound is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Bloodhound dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound? Which dog is more friendly?
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Bloodhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound?
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Bloodhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound?
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Bloodhound dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound?
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Bloodhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound?
Yes
Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Bloodhound 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
Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Bloodhound 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.
Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Bloodhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound 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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Golden Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog or Bloodhound? 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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound?

Yes

Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Bloodhound 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 Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound 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 Portuguese Water Dog and Bloodhound have?
5-10 puppies 4-8 puppies 8-10 puppies

Golden Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Bloodhound 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 1983 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds 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
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The Kennel Club
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.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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