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Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita Comparison - Dog breed selector: Golden Flat Coat or African Lion Hound or American Akita? Find the right dog for you

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Name Golden Retriever Rhodesian Ridgeback Akita
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
African Lion Hound
African Lion Dog
American Akita
Japanese Akita
Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita?
Large Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Rhodesian Ridgeback? Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita weight comparison:
Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 80-90 pounds (36-41 kg), Female: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg) Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 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: 85 pounds (38.5 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg) Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita? Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$2000 $900-$1200 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita?
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Rhodesian Ridgeback is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita intelligence:
Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita trainability comparison.
Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs are quite easy to train.
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Akita dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita?
Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs are average watchdogs.
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Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita? 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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Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita? Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Dignified
Sensitive
Intelligent
Loyal
Strong
Willed
Mischievous
Dignified
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Faithful
Vigilant
Willing
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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Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita?
High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita social needs comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs are a social breed.
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Akita dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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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Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home.
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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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Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita playfulness comparison:
The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a playful breed.
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Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita?
Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Rhodesian Ridgeback rarely barks.
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Low: The Akita barks none to minimal.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita?
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 Rhodesian Ridgeback indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.

Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita 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.
Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Akita 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 Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita?
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Rhodesian Ridgeback 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Rhodesian Ridgeback bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Akita 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 Rhodesian Ridgeback has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita mouthiness comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita?
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Akita 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 Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita 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
Hip Dysplasia
Dermoid Sinus
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Sebaceous Adenitis
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 Rhodesian Ridgeback should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Golden Retriever, Rhodesian Ridgeback and Akita breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Rhodesian Ridgeback: 11 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita?
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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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 cold weather
The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita? Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita energy level comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita?
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita?
3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 2 3/4 to 4 3/8 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Rhodesian Ridgeback has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita coat comparison:
Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Dense Fluffy
Dense
Waterproof
Straight
Colors
What are the original Golden Retriever, Rhodesian Ridgeback and Akita color?
Golden
Light
Gray
Red
White
Golden
Wheaten
Copper
Black
Red
White
Brown
Fawn
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita? Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita grooming comparison:
Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Rhodesian Ridgeback requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita? Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or {name3 shedding:
Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs shed none to minimal.
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Akita dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Golden Retriever or Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita?
2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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Hypoallergenic
Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita 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 Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita?

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Rhodesian Ridgeback has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Akita 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.
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The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Akita 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 Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita Good With Comparison

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

Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita 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 Rhodesian Ridgeback or Akita? 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 Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita?

Yes

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

Rhodesian Ridgeback breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Akita 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.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

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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 Rhodesian Ridgeback and Akita have?
5-10 puppies 6-8 puppies 3-12 puppies

Golden Retriever vs Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Akita 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 1955 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working 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 Related breeds section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds 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 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
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Of The US
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club

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