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Name	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog	Labrador Retriever	Boxer
Origins	Switzerland	England Canada	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	75	1	11
Reviews	1	3	1
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Other Names	Great Swiss Mountain Dog, Swissy	Labrador, Lab	German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition	No set	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 Canadian Canine Registry
Price	$2000-$2500	$1000-$2000	$600-$1200

General Appearance - Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer

Size	Large	Large	Medium
Weight	130-135 pounds (59-61 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Avg. Weight	132.5 pounds (60 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height	23.5-28.5 (60-72 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Avg. Height	23.5-28.5 (66 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Hair & Care - Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer

Coat	Dense	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Waterproof
Colors	White Red Black	Yellow Chocolate Black	Brindle White Fawn
Grooming	Effortless: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs shed none to minimal.	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately.	Boxers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer

Temperament	Alert Fearless Protective Devoted Good-natured Selfish Confidence	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive	Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are quite easy to train.	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.	Boxers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The Boxer is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.	Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Boxers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are a social breed.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.	Boxers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog rarely barks.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Boxers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders.	Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Labrador Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Boxers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs have average wanderlust potential.	Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.	Boxers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Boxers 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.
Apartment Friendly	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Labrador Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Greater Swiss Mountain 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 Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Boxers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer

Stranger Friendly	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.	Boxers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Boxers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.	Boxers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Boxers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Labrador Retrievers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Boxers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer

Health Issues	The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are high energy dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Boxers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs have an average exercise need.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.	Boxers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs don't need too much sleep.	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Boxers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	4 to 5 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.	Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.	The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Labrador Retriever vs Boxer

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	5-10 puppies	5-10 puppies	2-10 puppies, average 6
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