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Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever Comparison - Dog breed selector: Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées or Gra Norsk Elghund or Golden Flat Coat? Find the right dog for you

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Name Great Pyrenees Norwegian Elkhound Golden Retriever
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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
Gra Norsk Elghund
Gray Norwegian Elkhound
Harmaa Norjanhirvikoira
Norsk Elghund
Norwegian Moose Dog
Small Grey Elk Dog
Elkhound
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever?
Giant Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Norwegian Elkhound? Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever? Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever height comparison:
Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm) Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive?
$500-$600 $500-$700 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever?
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Norwegian Elkhound is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever 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 Norwegian Elkhound dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison.
Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Norwegian Elkhound dogs are easy to train.
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Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever?
Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Norwegian Elkhound dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever? 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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Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average defenders.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever? Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Strong
Willed
Bold
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
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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Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever?
Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Norwegian Elkhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Norwegian Elkhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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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The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Elkhound is strong enough to escape from home.
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Golden Retriever 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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Norwegian Elkhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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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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Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever playfulness comparison:
Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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Average: Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever?
Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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A lot: Norwegian Elkhound is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever?
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 Norwegian Elkhound indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.

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

Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Norwegian Elkhound bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever 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 Norwegian Elkhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

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

Health Issues
Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever?
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
The Norwegian Elkhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
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 Norwegian Elkhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Great Pyrenees, Norwegian Elkhound and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Norwegian Elkhound: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever?
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 cold weather
The Norwegian Elkhound 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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Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever? Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever energy level comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Norwegian Elkhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever?
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.
Norwegian Elkhound dogs don't need too much sleep.
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.

Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever?
8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 3 to 4 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 Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever 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 Norwegian Elkhound's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:
Dense
Double
Dense Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Colors
What are the original Great Pyrenees, Norwegian Elkhound and Golden Retriever color?
White Black
Gray
White
Silver
Golden
Light
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever? Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:
Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever? Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or {name3 shedding:
Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Norwegian Elkhound dogs shed above average.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever?
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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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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Hypoallergenic
Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever 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 Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever?

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Norwegian Elkhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Retriever 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 Norwegian Elkhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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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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Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever?
Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever?
Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever?
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever?
Yes
Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Golden Retriever 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
Norwegian Elkhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.
Norwegian Elkhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever 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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Great Pyrenees or Norwegian Elkhound or Golden Retriever? 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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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 Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever?

Not really

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

Norwegian Elkhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Golden Retriever breed usually likes 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 Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever 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 Norwegian Elkhound and Golden Retriever have?
6-9 puppies 5-10 puppies 5-10 puppies

Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Golden Retriever 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 1913 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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
No data available 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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