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

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Name Labrador Retriever Great Pyrenees Irish Setter
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Lab
Labrador
Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées
Chien Des Pyrénées
Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Montañés Del Pirineo
Patou
Great Pyrenees
Irish Red Setter
Red Setter
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter? Which is the smallest dog, Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter?
Large Giant Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Great Pyrenees? Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter weight comparison:
Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 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: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter? Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$2000 $500-$600 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter?
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.

Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter intelligence:
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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Smart: The Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter trainability comparison.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter?
Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter? Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Companionable
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 Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter?
Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Irish Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter social needs comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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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Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Irish Setter 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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Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Irish Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter playfulness comparison:
The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter?
Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter?
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.

Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter 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.
Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Irish Setter 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 Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter?
Labrador Retriever 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.
Irish Setter dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Setter bite force: Ordinary.
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.

Low 🔽

The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter mouthiness comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, 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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Irish Setter dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter health comparison. Which is the healthier: Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter?
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
The Irish Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter 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
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Panosteitis
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
Canine Leukocyte
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.
Rare
The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Irish Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter lifespan comparison. How long do Labrador Retriever, Great Pyrenees and Irish Setter breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter?
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 cold weather
The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Irish Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter? Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter energy level comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Irish Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Irish Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter?
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.
Irish Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.

Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter?
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter weight gain potential comparison:
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 Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity.
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Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter coat comparison:
Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Dense
Double
Fine
Colors
What are the original Labrador Retriever, Great Pyrenees and Irish Setter color?
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
White Red
Mahogany
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter? Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter? Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or {name3 shedding:
Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Irish Setter dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter?
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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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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Hypoallergenic
Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter?

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Irish Setter dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter? Which dog is more friendly?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Irish Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter?
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Irish Setter dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Irish Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter?
Yes
Labrador Retriever 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.
Yes
Irish Setter 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
Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Irish Setter 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.
Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.
Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

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 Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Labrador Retriever or Great Pyrenees or Irish Setter? Which is better for autism?

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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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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 Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter?

Yes

Labrador Retriever 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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Yes

Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat.
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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.
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Yes

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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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.

Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

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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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Litter Size
How many puppies can Labrador Retriever and Great Pyrenees and Irish Setter have?
5-10 puppies 6-9 puppies 7-10 puppies

Labrador Retriever vs Great Pyrenees vs Irish Setter 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 1933 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.
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.
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.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

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