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Name	Podenco Canario	Labrador Retriever	Koolie
Origins	Spain	England Canada	Australia
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canarian Hound Canarian Warren Hound Canary Islands Hound Canary Islands Warren Hound	Lab Labrador	German Coolie German Koolie Australian Koolie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or Koolie? Which is the smallest dog, Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or Koolie?	Large	Large	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie weight comparison:	Male: 44-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 37-46 pounds (17-21 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	33-53 pounds (15-24 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	43 pounds (19.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or Koolie? Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie height comparison:	Male: 21-25 inches (53-63,5 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	13-23 inches (34-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	18 inches (47 cm)

Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or Koolie? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$1000-$2000	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or Koolie?	Average: The Podenco Canario is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Average: The Koolie is a commonly available dog breed.

Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie intelligence:	Smart: The Podenco Canario dogs have great intelligence. 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 Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie trainability comparison.	Podenco Canario dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Koolie dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or Koolie?	Podenco Canario dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Koolie dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or Koolie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Podenco Canario dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Koolie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or Koolie? Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Intelligent Friendly Calm Fast	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Intelligent Affectionate Dominant Dedicated Temperate Diligent
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Podenco Canario dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Koolie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie?	Average: Podenco Canario 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: Koolie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie social needs comparison:	Podenco Canario dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Koolie dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Podenco Canario is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Koolie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Podenco Canario 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.	Koolie 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie playfulness comparison:	The Podenco Canario is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Koolies, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie?	Low to Average: The Podenco Canario rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Koolie barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or Koolie?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Podenco Canario breed.	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 Koolie indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Podenco Canario 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.	Koolie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or Koolie?	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.	Koolie 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.

Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or Koolie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Podenco Canario bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Koolie 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 Podenco Canario has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Koolie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie mouthiness comparison:	Podenco Canario 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.	Koolie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie?	Podenco Canarios are commonly healthy dogs.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Koolie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie 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	Blindness Deafness
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Podenco Canario should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Koolie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie lifespan comparison. How long do Podenco Canario, Labrador Retriever and Koolie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-13 years The average lifespan of Podenco Canario: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	16-18 years The average lifespan of Koolie: 17 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie?	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 warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or Koolie?	2 to 2.5 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.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Podenco Canario has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Koolie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie coat comparison:	Dense Shiny	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Rough Smooth Double
Colors What are the original Podenco Canario, Labrador Retriever and Koolie color?	White Brown Yellow Chocolate	Black Yellow Chocolate	Black Red Blue Tricolor Chocolate Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or Koolie? Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie grooming comparison:	Average: The Podenco Canario requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Koolie doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or Koolie? Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Podenco Canario dogs shed moderately. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Koolie 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: Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or Koolie?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie 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, Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie?	Medium ⏺ The Podenco Canario has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Koolie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Podenco Canario is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Koolie is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie Good With Comparison

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

Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie 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: Podenco Canario or Labrador Retriever or Koolie? 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: Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie?	Not really Podenco Canario 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 Koolie 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.

Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie 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 Podenco Canario and Labrador Retriever and Koolie have?	6-12 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Podenco Canario vs Labrador Retriever vs Koolie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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	America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Australian National Kennel Council

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