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Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow Comparison - Dog breed selector: Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées or Lab or Chowdren? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow breeds.
Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées
Chien Des Pyrénées
Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Montañés Del Pirineo
Patou
Great Pyrenees
Lab
Labrador
Chowdren
Chow
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed is the largest?
Giant Large Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or Labrador Retriever or Chow Chow? Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow height comparison:
Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) 20 inches (51 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Find price differences between these breeds.
$500-$600 $1000-$2000 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or Labrador Retriever or Chow Chow?
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Chow Chow is quite easy to get.

Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Low: The Chow Chow is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which is easiest to train?
Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed is most alert?
Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Chow Chow dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed is most protective?
Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Chow Chow dogs are average defenders.
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Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow? Compare temperaments.
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Aloof
Independent
Protective
Intelligent
Loyal
Quiet
Detached
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: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Chow Chow dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow?
Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Slightly Below Average: Chow Chow dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Social Needs
Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow social needs comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Chow Chow dogs are kinda antisocial.
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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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Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Chow Chow dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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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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Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Chow Chow dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed is most vocal?
Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Low: The Chow Chow barks none to minimal.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed is most playful?
Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Chow Chows are not the most playful dog breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador 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 Chow Chow indoors.

Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed is most flexible?
Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Chow Chow dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Great Pyrenees or Labrador Retriever or Chow Chow?
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.
Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Chow Chow dogs handle alone time quite well.

Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Chow Chow has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which uses mouth most during play?
Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Chow Chow dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which has the strongest bite?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Chow Chow bite force: Ordinary.

Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed lives longest?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Chow Chow: 14 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which handles climate changes best?
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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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 Chow Chow can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which has fewer health issues?
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Chow Chow is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
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 Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Chow Chow should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Ectropion

Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which breed is most active?
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Chow Chow dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Pyrenees or Labrador Retriever or Chow Chow? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Chow Chow dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Pyrenees or Labrador Retriever or Chow Chow?
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Chow Chow dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Chow Chow's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which needs most food?
8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. What colors are available?
White Black
Yellow
Chocolate
Black
Red
Blue
Cream
Cinnamon
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which drools least?
The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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The Chow Chow is an average drooler.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Chow Chow has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Double
Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Rough
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which requires most frequent baths?
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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Great Pyrenees or Labrador Retriever or Chow Chow? Great Pyrenees or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Chow Chow dogs shed above average.
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Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which is best with kids?
Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Chow Chow dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Chow Chow dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Pyrenees or Labrador Retriever or Chow Chow? Which dog is more friendly?
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Chow Chow dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Great Pyrenees or Labrador Retriever or Chow Chow?
Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Chow Chow dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Great Pyrenees or Labrador Retriever or Chow Chow?
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Chow Chow dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow?
Yes
Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Chow Chow dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Chow Chow 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.
Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Chow Chows are not the best breed for elderly people.

Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which is best for SAR work?

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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

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

Chow Chow breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which has most military use?

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.

Yes

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

Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which has most puppies?
6-9 puppies 5-10 puppies 3-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. What's recommended?

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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Great Pyrenees vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1903 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. How are they classified internationally?
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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Great Pyrenees, Labrador Retriever, and Chow Chow. Which has most recognition?
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
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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