North Country Beagle vs Labrador Husky vs Golden Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	North Country Beagle	Labrador Husky	Golden Retriever
Origins	United Kingdom	Canada	Scotland
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Group	Extinct	Sled Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	318	344	3
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Other Names	Northern Hound, Northern Beagle, Old Northern Beagle, Old Northern Hound, Old English Beagle	Husky-Lab	Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition	No set	Dog Registry of America Inc.	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
Price	Unavailable	$400-$800	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - North Country Beagle vs Labrador Husky vs Golden Retriever

Size	Medium	Large	Large
Weight	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	60-100 pounds (27-45 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	80 pounds (36 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height	19-21 inches (48-50 cm)	20-28 inches (51-71 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Avg. Height	20 inches (49 cm)	24 inches (61 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Hair & Care - North Country Beagle vs Labrador Husky vs Golden Retriever

Coat	Dense	Double Thick	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors	Tan Red Tricolor White Black	Solid Black Solid White Black & White & Red Black & White & Grey	Golden Light
Grooming	Effortless: The North Country Beagle requires minimal grooming.	Advanced: The Labrador Husky requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	North Country Beagles shed moderately.	Labrador Huskys shed moderately.	Golden Retrievers shed moderately.

Characteristics - North Country Beagle vs Labrador Husky vs Golden Retriever

Temperament	Athletic	Friendly Good natured Intelligent Quiet	Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Labrador Husky's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	North Country Beagles are quite easy to train.	Labrador Huskys are very easy to train.	Golden Retrievers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The North Country Beagle is a playful breed.	The Labrador Husky is a highly playful breed.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	North Country Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Labrador Huskys are highly affectionate dogs.	Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	North Country Beagles are a social breed.	Labrador Huskys are a social breed.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The North Country Beagle is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Labrador Husky rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	North Country Beagles are average watchdogs.	Labrador Huskys are one of the best watchdogs.	Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	North Country Beagles are average defenders.	Labrador Huskys strongly protect their territory.	Golden Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The North Country Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Labrador Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	North Country Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Labrador Huskys have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Golden Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the North Country Beagle is strong enough to escape from home.	Labrador Huskys have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	North Country Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Labrador Huskys have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Golden Retrievers 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.
Apartment Friendly	North Country Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Labrador Huskys are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	North Country Beagles adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Labrador Huskys adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Golden Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	North Country Beagles 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 Huskys 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.	Golden Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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.

Good With - North Country Beagle vs Labrador Husky vs Golden Retriever

Stranger Friendly	North Country Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.	Labrador Huskys are stranger friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	North Country Beagles are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Huskys are average friendly dogs towards children.	Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	North Country Beagles are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Huskys are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	North Country Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Huskys are dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No North Country Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	North Country Beagles are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	North Country Beagles are generally with other pets.	Labrador Huskys are generally with other pets.	Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No North Country Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Labrador Huskys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really North Country Beagle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Labrador Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - North Country Beagle vs Labrador Husky vs Golden Retriever

Health Issues	The North Country Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	No set	No set	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	10-13 years	11-13 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	North Country Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Labrador Huskys are high energy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	North Country Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.	Labrador Huskys need a lot of exercises.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	North Country Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Labrador Huskys don't need too much sleep.	Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 7 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	Average to High.	Average.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Labrador Husky can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	High The North Country Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Labrador Husky has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The North Country Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Labrador Husky is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - North Country Beagle vs Labrador Husky vs Golden Retriever

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-7 puppies	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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