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Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées or Little Blue Dog or Hush Puppy? Find the right dog for you

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Name Great Pyrenees Australian Shepherd Basset Hound
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées
Chien Des Pyrénées
Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Montañés Del Pirineo
Patou
Great Pyrenees
Little Blue Dog
Aussie
Hush Puppy
Basset
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound? Which is the smallest dog, Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound?
Giant Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd? Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound weight comparison:
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound? Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound height comparison:
Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm) Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm) Male: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm) Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound? Which is more expensive?
$500-$600 $600-$800 $300-$500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound?
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Basset Hound is quite easy to get.

Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Low: The Basset Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Trainability
Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound trainability comparison.
Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Basset Hound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound?
Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Basset Hound 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 Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Basset Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound? Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound behavior/temperament comparison:
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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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: Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound?
Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Basset Hound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound social needs comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Basset Hound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Basset Hound 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?
Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Basset Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound playfulness comparison:
Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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Basset Hounds are not the most playful dog breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound?
Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Average: The Basset Hound barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound?
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees 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 Australian Shepherd indoors.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Basset Hound breed.

Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Basset Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound?
Great Pyrenees 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.
Australian Shepherd 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.

Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Basset Hound bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Basset Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound mouthiness comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Basset Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound?
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Basset Hound 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: Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Distichiasis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Detached Retina
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Entropion
Ear Infections
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Cherry Eye
Ectropion
Obesity
Glaucoma
Panosteitis
Thrombopathia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Basset Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound lifespan comparison. How long do Great Pyrenees, Australian Shepherd and Basset Hound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Basset Hound: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound?
Prefers cold weather
The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound? Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound energy level comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Basset Hound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Basset Hound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound?
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.
Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Basset Hound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound?
8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The Basset Hound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound coat comparison:
Dense
Double
Feathered Dense
Colors
What are the original Great Pyrenees, Australian Shepherd and Basset Hound color?
White Black
Red
Blue
Merle
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
White
Brown
Tricolor
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound? Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound grooming comparison:
Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Basset Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound? Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Basset Hound dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound?
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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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
Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound 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, Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound?

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Basset Hound has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Basset Hound 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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Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Basset Hound dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound? Which dog is more friendly?
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Basset Hound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound?
Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Basset Hound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound?
Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Basset Hound dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound?
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Basset Hound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound?
Yes
Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Basset Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Basset Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.
Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Basset Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Great Pyrenees or Australian Shepherd or Basset Hound? Which is better for autism?

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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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?

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.

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?

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound?

Not really

Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Basset Hound 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?

Yes

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.

Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound Reproducibility Comparison

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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 Great Pyrenees and Australian Shepherd and Basset Hound have?
6-9 puppies 6-9 puppies, average 7 6-8 puppies

Great Pyrenees vs Australian Shepherd vs Basset Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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 Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd Club Of America
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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