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

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees breeds.
Lab
Labrador
No data available Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées
Chien Des Pyrénées
Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Montañés Del Pirineo
Patou
Great Pyrenees
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Cross Breed Purebred

Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is the largest?
Large Medium Giant
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) 22-78 pounds (10-35 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 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) 50 pounds (22.5 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or Beagle Pit or Great Pyrenees? Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) 14-24 inches (35-60 cm) Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) 19 inches (47.5 cm) Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1000-$2000 $500-$700 $500-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or Beagle Pit or Great Pyrenees?
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Beagle Pit is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.

Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed ranks highest?
Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which is easiest to train?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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Beagle Pit dogs are easy to train.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most alert?
Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Beagle Pit dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most protective?
Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Beagle Pit dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Loving
Stubborn
Independent
Clownish
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Strong
Willed
Aggressive
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
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.
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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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees?
Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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High: Beagle Pit dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees social needs comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Beagle Pit dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Beagle Pit dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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.
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Beagle Pit dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Beagle Pit is a vocal breed.
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Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most playful?
The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Beagle Pit is a highly playful breed.
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Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Beagle Pit breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.

Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most flexible?
Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Beagle Pit dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Labrador Retriever or Beagle Pit or Great Pyrenees?
Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Beagle Pit dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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 vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Beagle Pit has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Beagle Pit bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed lives longest?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Beagle Pit: 12 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which handles climate changes best?
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 average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which has fewer health issues?
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Beagle Pit is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
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 Beagle Pit should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees 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
Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Cherry Eye
Demodectic Mange
Skin Allergies
Distichiasis
Glaucoma
Beagle Dwarfism
Chinese Beagle Syndrome
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease

Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which is most prone to obesity?
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 Beagle Pit's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which needs most food?
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 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

Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. What colors are available?
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Yellow
Tricolor
White
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Beagle Pit requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which drools least?
The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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The Beagle Pit is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which has least natural smell?

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Beagle Pit has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Fine
Dense
Dense
Double
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. 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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or Beagle Pit or Great Pyrenees? Labrador Retriever or Beagle Pit or {name3 shedding:
Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Beagle Pit dogs shed moderately.
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Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees Good With Comparison

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

Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees As a Working Dog Comparison

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

Yes

This breed makes good 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 Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which excels in therapy work?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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 Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which has best nose work ability?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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 Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best for SAR work?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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 Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best suited for water work?

Yes

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Beagle Pit breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

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

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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Yes

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 Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. 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.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Which has most puppies?
5-10 puppies 5-8 puppies 6-9 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. 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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Labrador Retriever vs Beagle Pit vs Great Pyrenees Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Labrador Retriever, Beagle Pit, and Great Pyrenees. 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
Canadian Canine Registry
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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