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Name	Labrador Retriever	Akita	Dingo
Origins	England Canada	Japan	Australia
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Group	Gun Dog	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Lab Labrador	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	Australian Native Dog Boolomo Maliki Mirigung Noggum Warrigal Australian Dingo
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo? Which is the smallest dog, Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Labrador Retriever or Akita or Akita? Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo weight comparison:	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	50-70 pounds (23-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	60 pounds (27.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo? Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	19-23 inches (48-58.5 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	21 inches (48-58.5 cm)

Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$800-$1200	$500-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo?	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo intelligence:	Outstanding: Labrador 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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo trainability comparison.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	Dingo dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo?	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Dingo dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Dingo dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo? Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Aloof Agile Loyal Cooperative Restless
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are easygoing, low-sensitivity dogs. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo?	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Dingo dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo social needs comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Dingo dogs are known to be antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Dingo dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Dingo 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo playfulness comparison:	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Dingos are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo?	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Dingo rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo?	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Dingo breed.
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Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Dingo dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo?	Labrador Retriever 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.	Dingo dogs love being alone, they need their own free time.

Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Dingo bite force: Ordinary.
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:	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The Dingo has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo mouthiness comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Dingo dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo health comparison. Which is the healthier: Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo?	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Dingos 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: Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo health problems comparison:	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 Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	Canine Distemper Heart Worms Tapeworms
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Dingo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo lifespan comparison. How long do Labrador Retriever, Akita and Dingo breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	16-20 years The average lifespan of Dingo: 18 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo?	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 Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. 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.

Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo? Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo energy level comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Dingo dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Dingo dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo?	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Dingo dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo?	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	2.5 to 3 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? Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low: The Dingo has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo coat comparison:	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Thick Double
Colors What are the original Labrador Retriever, Akita and Dingo color?	Black Yellow Chocolate	Black Red White Brown Fawn	White Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo? Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Dingo requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo? Labrador Retriever or Akita or {name3 shedding:	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Dingo dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo?	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Dingo has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Dingo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.	Dingo dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo? Which dog is more friendly?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Dingo 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 Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Dingo dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo?	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Dingo dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Dingo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo?	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Dingo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dingo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Dingos are commonly okay with elderly people.

Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used 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: Labrador Retriever or Akita or Dingo? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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?	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.	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?	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.	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: Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo?	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Dingo 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?	Not really 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.	Not really 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo 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 Labrador Retriever and Akita and Dingo have?	5-10 puppies	3-12 puppies	2-8 puppies
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Labrador Retriever vs Akita vs Dingo Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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.	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 Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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