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Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli Comparison - Dog breed selector: Golden Flat Coat or Foxie or Hungarian Water Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Golden Retriever Wire Fox Terrier Puli
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Foxie
Wire Hair Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Hungarian Water Dog
Puli Dog
Puli Kutya
Pulik
Hungarian Puli
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli? Which is the smallest dog, Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli?
Large Small Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier? Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli weight comparison:
Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg) Male: 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg), Female: 20-30 pounds (9-14 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: 17.5 pounds (8 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg) Male: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli? Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) Male: 16-17½ inches (41-46 cm), Female: 14½-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) Male: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm)

Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$2000 $800-$1200 $1000-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli?
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Wire Fox Terrier is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Puli is easier than average to get.

Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli 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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Smart: The Puli dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli trainability comparison.
Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Wire Fox Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Puli dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli?
Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Wire Fox Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Puli dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli? 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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Wire Fox Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Puli dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli? Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Quick
Bold
Fearless
Keen
Agile
Energetic
Intelligent
Obedient
Loyal
Faithful
Smart
Home-Loving
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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Wire Fox Terrier 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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli?
High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Wire Fox Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Puli dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli social needs comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Wire Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Puli 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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Wire Fox Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Puli 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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Wire Fox Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Puli dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli playfulness comparison:
The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Wire Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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The Puli is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli?
Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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A lot: Wire Fox Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Average to High: The Puli is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli?
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 Wire Fox Terrier indoors.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Puli breed.

Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli 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.
Wire Fox Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Puli dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli?
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Wire Fox Terrier 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.

Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Wire Fox Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Puli 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 Wire Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli health comparison. Which is the healthier: Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli?
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Wire Fox Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Puli 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 Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli 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
Legg-perthes Disease
Eye Problems
Epilepsy
Deafness
Arthritis
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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 Wire Fox Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Puli should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli lifespan comparison. How long do Golden Retriever, Wire Fox Terrier and Puli breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Wire Fox Terrier: 13 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Puli: 14 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli?
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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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 Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli?
3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 1.5 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 Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Low to Average: The Wire Fox Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Puli has an average risk for obesity.
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Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli coat comparison:
Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Wiry Dense
Curly
Wavy
Thick
Double
Woolly
Ribbon
Tangled
Heavy
Corded
Colors
What are the original Golden Retriever, Wire Fox Terrier and Puli color?
Golden
Light
White
White & Black
White & Tan
White & Black & Tan
White & Tan & Black
Black
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli? Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli grooming comparison:
Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Wire Fox Terrier requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli? Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Wire Fox Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Puli dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli?
2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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 Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli 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 Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli?

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Wire Fox Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Puli 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 Wire Fox Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Puli is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Wire Fox Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Puli dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli? Which dog is more friendly?
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Wire Fox Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Puli dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli?
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Wire Fox Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Puli dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli?
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Wire Fox Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Puli dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Golden Retriever or Wire Fox Terrier or Puli?
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Wire Fox Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Puli dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli?
Yes
Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Wire Fox Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Puli 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
Wire Fox Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Puli 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.
Wire Fox Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pulis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli 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 Wire Fox Terrier or Puli? 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 Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli?

Yes

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

Wire Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Puli 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 Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli 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 Wire Fox Terrier and Puli have?
5-10 puppies 4-6 puppies 4-6 puppies

Golden Retriever vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Puli 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 1885 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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
United Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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