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Name	Pomsky	Golden Retriever	Alaskan Klee Kai
Origins	United States	Scotland	United States
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Other Names What other names do they have?	No data available	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Klee Kai Mini Husky Miniature Alaskan Husky
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai? Which is the smallest dog, Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai?	Small Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai weight comparison:	7-38 pounds (3-17 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	10-23 pounds (4.3-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	21.5 pounds (10 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	16.5 pounds (4.6.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai? Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai height comparison:	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	13-17.5 inches (33-42 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	13-17.5 inches (37.5 cm)

Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai? Which is more expensive?	$2500-$3500	$1000-$2000	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai?	Frequent: The Pomsky is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Average: The Alaskan Klee Kai is a commonly available dog breed.

Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai intelligence:	Smart: The Pomsky dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Golden 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.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai trainability comparison.	Pomsky dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai?	Pomsky dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Pomsky dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average defenders. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai? Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Intelligent Friendly	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Active Curious Agile Intelligent Loyal Territorial Quick
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai?	High: Pomsky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai social needs comparison:	Pomsky dogs are a social breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Pomsky dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Alaskan Klee Kai is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Pomsky 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.	Golden Retriever 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.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai playfulness comparison:	The Pomsky is a playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Alaskan Klee Kai is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai?	A lot: Pomsky is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Klee Kai 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 Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai?	Apartment-friendly dog the Pomsky breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden 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 Alaskan Klee Kai indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Pomsky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai?	Pomsky 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.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Pomsky bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alaskan Klee Kai 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 Pomsky has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Alaskan Klee Kai has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai mouthiness comparison:	Pomsky dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai health comparison. Which is the healthier: Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai?	The Pomsky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Alaskan Klee Kais tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella Allergies Eye Problems Epilepsy Heart Problems Dental Problems Skin Diseases	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hypothyroidism Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Factor Vii Deficiency Vaccination Sensitivity
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Pomsky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Alaskan Klee Kai should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai lifespan comparison. How long do Pomsky, Golden Retriever and Alaskan Klee Kai breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Pomsky: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Klee Kai: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomsky can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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 cold weather The Alaskan Klee Kai can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai? Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai energy level comparison:	Pomsky dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Pomsky dogs have an average exercise need.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai?	Pomsky dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai?	1.5 to 2.5 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.	Recommended daily amount: 3/4 to 1 1/2 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? Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Pomsky has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Klee Kai has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai coat comparison:	Fluffy Soft Double	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Thick
Colors What are the original Pomsky, Golden Retriever and Alaskan Klee Kai color?	Blue Pure white Grey & White Brown or Reddish Brown	Golden Light	Black Gray Red White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai? Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Pomsky requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Alaskan Klee Kai doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai? Pomsky or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Pomsky dogs shed above average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai 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, Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai?	Low 🔽 The Pomsky has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Alaskan Klee Kai has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Pomsky is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	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. See more.	The Alaskan Klee Kai is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Pomsky dogs are generally with other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai? Which dog is more friendly?	Pomsky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Klee Kai 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 Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai?	Pomsky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai?	Pomsky dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai?	Pomsky dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai?	Yes Pomsky dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Pomsky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Alaskan Klee Kai is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Pomskys are commonly okay with elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Alaskan Klee Kais are usually recommended for elderly people.

Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai 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: Pomsky or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Klee Kai? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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: Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai?	Not really Pomsky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Alaskan Klee Kai 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.

Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai 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 Pomsky and Golden Retriever and Alaskan Klee Kai have?	2-6 puppies	5-10 puppies	1-3 puppies
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Pomsky vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Klee Kai 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 1925 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.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Pomsky Club of America	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 Dog Registry of America Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association

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