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Name	Kuvasz	Golden Retriever	Leonberger
Origins	Hungary	Scotland	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Hungarian Kuvasz	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Gentle Giant Gentle Lion Leonbergi Leo
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger? Which is the smallest dog, Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger?	Giant	Large	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger weight comparison:	Male: 106-137 pounds (48-62 kg), Female: 82-110 pounds (37-50 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 130-170 pounds (59-77 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 150 pounds (68 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Height Which is taller, Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger height comparison:	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 29-31 inches (74-80 cm), Female: 27-29 inches (61-74 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 30 inches (77 cm), Female: 28 inches (67.5 cm)

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger? Which is more expensive?	$500-$1200	$1000-$2000	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger?	Frequent: The Kuvasz is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Leonberger is easier than average to get.

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Leonberger dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger?	Kuvasz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Leonberger dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Kuvasz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Leonberger dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Clownish Protective Intelligent Patient Loyal Fearless Faithful Brave Dependable Self-Confident	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Loving Obedient Loyal Fearless Companionable Adaptable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Kuvasz dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger?	Average: Kuvasz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Leonberger dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger social needs comparison:	Kuvasz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Leonberger dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Kuvasz dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Leonberger dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	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. See more.	Leonberger dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger playfulness comparison:	Average: Kuvaszs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Leonberger is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger?	Average: The Kuvasz barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Leonberger barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Kuvasz breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Leonberger breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Kuvasz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Leonberger dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger?	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.	Leonberger dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Kuvasz bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Leonberger bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Leonberger has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger mouthiness comparison:	Kuvasz dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Leonberger dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger health comparison. Which is the healthier: Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger?	Kuvaszs are commonly healthy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Leonbergers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Eye Diseases Thyroid Disorder Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Osteochondrosis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Bloat Entropion Inherited Polyneuropathy Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease Eosinophilic Panosteitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Kuvasz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably 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).	Frequent The Leonberger should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger lifespan comparison. How long do Kuvasz, Golden Retriever and Leonberger breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Kuvasz: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of Leonberger: 9 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Leonberger can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger energy level comparison:	Kuvasz dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Leonberger dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Kuvasz dogs need a lot of exercises.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Leonberger dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger?	Kuvasz dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Leonberger dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger?	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.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Kuvasz's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Leonberger's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger coat comparison:	Dense Wavy Double Coarser Topcoat Moderately Harsh Slightly Stiff Finer Downy Undercoat	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Waterproof
Colors What are the original Kuvasz, Golden Retriever and Leonberger color?	White	Golden Light	Red Brown Yellow Sandy Reddish Mahogany
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger? Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Leonberger requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger? Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Kuvasz dogs shed above average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Leonberger dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger?	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Leonberger has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Kuvasz is an average drooler. See more.	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. See more.	The Leonberger is an average drooler. See more.

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Kuvasz dogs are generally with other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Leonberger dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger? Which dog is more friendly?	Kuvasz dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Leonberger dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger?	Kuvasz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Leonberger dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger?	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Leonberger dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger?	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Leonberger dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger?	No Kuvasz dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Leonberger dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Kuvasz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Leonberger is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Kuvaszs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Leonbergers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger 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. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Kuvasz or Golden Retriever or Leonberger? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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.	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 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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger?	Not really Kuvasz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Leonberger breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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.

Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Kuvasz and Golden Retriever and Leonberger have?	8-12 puppies	5-10 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Kuvasz vs Golden Retriever vs Leonberger Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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 What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club

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