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Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Lab or Picardy Sheepdog or Cu Faoil? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound breeds.
Lab
Labrador
Picardy Sheepdog
Picardy Shepherd
Berger de Picardie
Cu Faoil
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is the largest?
Large Large Giant
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) 51–71 lb (23–32 kg) 90-150 pounds (40-69 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) 61 lb (27.5 kg) 120 pounds (54.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or Berger Picard or Irish Wolfhound? Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (56–61 cm) 28-35 inches (71-90 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) 31.5 inches (80.5 cm)

Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1000-$2000 $2000-$2500 $1800-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or Berger Picard or Irish Wolfhound?
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Berger Picard is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.

Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. 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, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which is easiest to train?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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Berger Picard dogs are quite easy to train.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is most alert?
Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Berger Picard dogs are good watchdogs.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is most protective?
Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Berger Picard dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Stubborn
Energetic
Intelligent
Lively
Assertive
Mellow
Dignified
Intelligent
Patient
Loyal
Tempered
Sweet
Generous
Thoughtful
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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Sensitive: Berger Picard dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Irish Wolfhound 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: Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound?
Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Average to High: Berger Picard dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound social needs comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Berger Picard dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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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Berger Picard dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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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Berger Picard 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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Irish Wolfhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Average: The Berger Picard barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is most playful?
The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Berger Picard is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. 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 Berger Picard breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.

Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is most flexible?
Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Berger Picard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Irish Wolfhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Labrador Retriever or Berger Picard or Irish Wolfhound?
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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which has lowest bite risk?

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Berger Picard has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Irish Wolfhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. 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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Berger Picard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Berger Picard bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Irish Wolfhound bite force: The Strongest.

Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which breed lives longest?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Berger Picard: 13 years
6-10 years
The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. 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 cold weather conditions
The Berger Picard can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Irish Wolfhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. 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.
Berger Picards tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Very healthy dog breed.
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.
Frequent
The Berger Picard should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The Irish Wolfhound 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 Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound 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
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Retinal Dysplasia
Eye Infections
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy
Liver Shunt

Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is most active?
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Berger Picard dogs are high-energy dogs.
Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labrador Retriever or Berger Picard or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Berger Picard dogs need a lot of exercises.
Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Labrador Retriever or Berger Picard or Irish Wolfhound?
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Berger Picard dogs don't need too much sleep.
Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which is most prone to obesity?
High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Berger Picard has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which needs most food?
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 4 to 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 Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

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

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Berger Picard has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Wiry
Waterproof
Double
Wiry
Rough
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. 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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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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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or Berger Picard or Irish Wolfhound? Labrador Retriever or Berger Picard or {name3 shedding:
Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Berger Picard dogs shed moderately.
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Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately.
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Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which is best with kids?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Berger Picard dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Irish Wolfhound 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.
Berger Picard dogs are generally with other pets.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Labrador Retriever or Berger Picard or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog is more friendly?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Berger Picard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Labrador Retriever or Berger Picard or Irish Wolfhound?
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Berger Picard dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Labrador Retriever or Berger Picard or Irish Wolfhound?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Berger Picard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound?
Yes
Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Berger Picard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Irish Wolfhound 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
Berger Picard is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Irish Wolfhound 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.
Berger Picards are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Irish Wolfhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Labrador Retriever vs Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which is best suited for service work?

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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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, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which excels in therapy work?

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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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, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which is best suited for water work?

Yes

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Berger Picard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Irish Wolfhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. 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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Not really

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, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. 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 Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Which has most puppies?
5-10 puppies 2-10 puppies, average 6 3-4 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. 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 Berger Picard vs Irish Wolfhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Labrador Retriever, Berger Picard, and Irish Wolfhound. 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
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National 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.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Irish Wolfhound Club Of America

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