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Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées or Irish Red Setter or Catahoula Cur? Find the right dog for you

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Name Great Pyrenees Irish Setter Catahoula Leopard Dog
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Gun Dog Working Dogs
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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
Irish Red Setter
Red Setter
Catahoula Cur
Catahoula Hound
Catahoula Hog Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter or Catahoula Leopard Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter or Catahoula Leopard Dog?
Giant Large Large
Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter or Irish Setter? Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog weight comparison:
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg) 55-80 pounds (16-37 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg) 67.5 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter or Catahoula Leopard Dog? Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog height comparison:
Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) Male: 22-26 inches (56-58 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter or Catahoula Leopard Dog? Which is more expensive?
$500-$600 $800-$1000 $300-$500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter or Catahoula Leopard Dog?
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.
Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a commonly available dog breed.

Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence.
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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
Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog trainability comparison.
Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter or Catahoula Leopard Dog?
Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter or Catahoula Leopard Dog? 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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Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter or Catahoula Leopard Dog? Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog behavior/temperament comparison:
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Companionable
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog?
Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Irish Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog social needs comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog 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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Irish Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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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Irish Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog playfulness comparison:
Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Catahoula Leopard Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog?
Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal.
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Low to Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter or Catahoula Leopard Dog?
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Catahoula Leopard Dog breed.

Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog 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.
Irish Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter or Catahoula Leopard Dog?
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.
Irish Setter 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.

Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter or Catahoula Leopard Dog?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Setter bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Catahoula Leopard Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog mouthiness comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Irish Setter dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog?
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
The Irish Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Panosteitis
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
Canine Leukocyte
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Deafness
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 Irish Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Catahoula Leopard Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Great Pyrenees, Irish Setter and Catahoula Leopard Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Catahoula Leopard Dog: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog?
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 Irish Setter 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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Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter or Catahoula Leopard Dog?
8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4.5 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? Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog 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: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog coat comparison:
Dense
Double
Fine Smooth
Colors
What are the original Great Pyrenees, Irish Setter and Catahoula Leopard Dog color?
White Red
Mahogany
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
Blue
Silver
Brown
Brindle
Tricolor
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter or Catahoula Leopard Dog? Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog grooming comparison:
Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Catahoula Leopard Dog requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter or Catahoula Leopard Dog? Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter or {name3 shedding:
Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Irish Setter dogs shed moderately.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are low shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter or Catahoula Leopard Dog?
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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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
Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog?

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Catahoula Leopard Dog has an average 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 Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog Good With Comparison

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

Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 Irish Setter or Catahoula Leopard Dog? Which is better for autism?

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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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.

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?

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.

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: Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog?

Not really

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

Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 Great Pyrenees and Irish Setter and Catahoula Leopard Dog have?
6-9 puppies 7-10 puppies 8-12 puppies

Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter vs Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 1878 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section. Not recognized by FCI.
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
Canadian Canine Registry
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
United Kennel Club
Animal Research Foundation
American Rare Breed Association
Foundation Stock Service

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