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Name	Plott Hound	Labrador Retriever	German Longhaired Pointer
Origins	United States	England Canada	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Plott Plotthund	Lab Labrador	Deutscher Langhaariger Vorstehhund Langhaar Pointer Deutscher Langhaariger
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer? Which is the smallest dog, Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer weight comparison:	40-75 pounds (18-34 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	30 kg (66 lb)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	30 kg (66 lb)
Height Which is taller, Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer? Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer height comparison:	20-25 inches (51-63 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm), Female: 23–26 inches (58–66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm), Female: 23–26 inches (58–66 cm)

Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer? Which is more expensive?	$300-$500	$1000-$2000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer?	Frequent: The Plott Hound is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Average: The German Longhaired Pointer is a commonly available dog breed.

Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer trainability comparison.	Plott Hound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer?	Plott Hound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Plott Hound dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer? Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Courageous Loyal Bold	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Gentle Kind Familiar
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer?	Average: Plott Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: German Longhaired Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer social needs comparison:	Plott Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Plott Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Plott Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer playfulness comparison:	The Plott Hound is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: German Longhaired Pointers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer?	Average: The Plott Hound barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The German Longhaired Pointer rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Plott Hound breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the German Longhaired Pointer breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Plott Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	German Longhaired Pointer 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.

Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Plott Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Longhaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Plott Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The German Longhaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer mouthiness comparison:	Plott Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer?	Plott Hounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Longhaired Pointers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy	Ear Infections Eye Infections
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Plott Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The German Longhaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer lifespan comparison. How long do Plott Hound, Labrador Retriever and German Longhaired Pointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Plott Hound: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of German Longhaired Pointer: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer? Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer energy level comparison:	Plott Hound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Plott Hound dogs need a lot of exercises.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer?	Plott Hound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Plott Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The German Longhaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer coat comparison:	Fine	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Dense Wavy Shiny
Colors What are the original Plott Hound, Labrador Retriever and German Longhaired Pointer color?	Black Tan Red Blue Brown	Black Yellow Chocolate	White Brown Chocolate Roan
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer? Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Plott Hound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The German Longhaired Pointer requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer? Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Plott Hound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer?	Medium ⏺ The Plott Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Longhaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Plott Hound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The German Longhaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Plott Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer? Which dog is more friendly?	Plott Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer?	Plott Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer?	Plott Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer?	Plott Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	German Longhaired Pointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer?	Yes Plott Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No German Longhaired Pointer dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Plott Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Longhaired Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Plott Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Longhaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Plott Hound or Labrador Retriever or German Longhaired Pointer? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as 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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer?	Not really Plott Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Longhaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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.

Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Plott Hound and Labrador Retriever and German Longhaired Pointer have?	6-10 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Plott Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs German Longhaired Pointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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