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Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer Comparison - Dog breed selector: Lab or German: Italienisches Windspiel or Zwergschnauzer? Find the right dog for you

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Name Labrador Retriever Italian Greyhound Miniature Schnauzer
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Lab
Labrador
German: Italienisches Windspiel
Piccolo Levriero Italiano
Galgo Italiano
French: Petit Levrier Italiane
Zwergschnauzer
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer? Which is the smallest dog, Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer?
Large Small Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound? Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer weight comparison:
Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg) Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 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) 8 pounds (4 kg) Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer? Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) 12-15 inches (30-38 cm) Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) 13.5 inches (34 cm) Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)

Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$2000 $800-$1000 $600-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer?
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Italian Greyhound is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Miniature Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer intelligence:
Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer trainability comparison.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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Italian Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Miniature Schnauzer dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer?
Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Miniature Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer? 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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Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Miniature Schnauzer dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer? Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Agile
Intelligent
Affectionate
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Fearless
Spirited
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: Italian Greyhound 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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer?
Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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High: Italian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Miniature Schnauzer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer social needs comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Miniature Schnauzer 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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Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Miniature Schnauzer 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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Italian Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Miniature Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer playfulness comparison:
The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer?
Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally.
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Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer?
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Italian Greyhound indoors.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Miniature Schnauzer indoors.

Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer 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.
Italian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Miniature Schnauzer 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 Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer?
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.
Miniature Schnauzer 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 Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Italian Greyhound bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature Schnauzer bite force: Weak.
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 Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer mouthiness comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Miniature Schnauzer dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer?
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Italian Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Miniature Schnauzer 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 Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer 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
Eye Problems
Drug Sensitivity
Thyroid Problems
Alopecia
Cataracts
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI)
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 Italian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Miniature Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer lifespan comparison. How long do Labrador Retriever, Italian Greyhound and Miniature Schnauzer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Miniature Schnauzer: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer?
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 warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Miniature Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer? Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer energy level comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Miniature Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Italian Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Miniature Schnauzer dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer?
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Italian Greyhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Miniature Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.

Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer?
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Schnauzer's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer coat comparison:
Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Fine Wiry
Colors
What are the original Labrador Retriever, Italian Greyhound and Miniature Schnauzer color?
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Yellow
Black
Silver
Pepper
Salt
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer? Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer? Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or {name3 shedding:
Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal.
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Miniature Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer?
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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Hypoallergenic
Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
No See more. Yes See more. Yes See more.
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer?

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Miniature Schnauzer has a low 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 Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Miniature Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Miniature Schnauzer dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer? Which dog is more friendly?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Miniature Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer?
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Labrador Retriever or Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer?
Yes
Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Italian Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Miniature Schnauzer 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
Italian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Miniature Schnauzer 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.
Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for elderly people.
Miniature Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer 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 Italian Greyhound or Miniature Schnauzer? Which is better for autism?

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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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 Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer?

Yes

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

Italian Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Miniature Schnauzer 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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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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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 Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer 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.
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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 Italian Greyhound and Miniature Schnauzer have?
5-10 puppies 2-4 puppies 3-6 puppies

Labrador Retriever vs Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer 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 1886 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Terrier 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 Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type 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

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