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Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Comparison - Dog breed selector: Poodle Pointer or Sheepdog or Golden Flat Coat? Find the right dog for you

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Name Pudelpointer Border Collie Golden Retriever
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Poodle Pointer
Puddle Pointer
Pudel Pointer
Pudle Pointer
Pudlepointer
Pudel
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:
Cross Breed Purebred Purebred

Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?
Large Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Border Collie? Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:
Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever height comparison:
Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 24.5 inches (62 cm), 22.5 inches (57 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $600-$800 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?
Average: The Pudelpointer is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever intelligence:
Very smart: Pudelpointer is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison.
Pudelpointer dogs are easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?
Pudelpointer dogs are good watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Pudelpointer dogs are average defenders.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:
Independent
Outright
Tempered
Selfish
Calm
Controlled
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Pudelpointer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?
Average to High: Pudelpointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:
Pudelpointer dogs are a social breed.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Pudelpointer dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Pudelpointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Border Collie 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.
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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.
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Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever playfulness comparison:
The Pudelpointer is a playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?
Average: The Pudelpointer barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?
It is not recommended to keep the Pudelpointer breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.

Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Pudelpointer bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Pudelpointer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever mouthiness comparison:
Pudelpointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?
The Pudelpointer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Border Collie 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
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Pudelpointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Border Collie 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).
Life Expectancy
Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Pudelpointer, Border Collie and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
9-11 years
The average lifespan of Pudelpointer: 10 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Pudelpointer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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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Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever energy level comparison:
Pudelpointer dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Pudelpointer dogs have an average exercise need.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?
Pudelpointer dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.

Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?
2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Pudelpointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:
Wiry
Dense
Waterproof
Double
Harsh
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Colors
What are the original Pudelpointer, Border Collie and Golden Retriever color?
Black
Brown
Liver
Black
Tan
Red
Sable
Brindle
Lilac
Gold
Seal
White & Red
Slate
Sable Merle
Black & White
Tricolor
Blue merle
Blue merle-tricolor
Slate merle
Red merle
Saddleback Sable
White & Blue
White & Blue Merle
White & Red Merle
White Ticked
White & Gold
White & Sable
White & Seal
Golden
Light
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Pudelpointer doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Pudelpointer or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:
Pudelpointer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?
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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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Hypoallergenic
Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?

Medium

The Pudelpointer has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Pudelpointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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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.
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Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Pudelpointer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?
Pudelpointer dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?
Pudelpointer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?
Pudelpointer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever?
Pudelpointer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?
Yes
Pudelpointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Border Collie 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.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
Yes
Pudelpointer is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Border Collie 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
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Pudelpointers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever 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.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Pudelpointer or Border Collie or Golden Retriever? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever?

Not really

Pudelpointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Golden Retriever 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.

Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever 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 Pudelpointer and Border Collie and Golden Retriever have?
4-6 puppies 4-8 puppies 5-10 puppies

Pudelpointer vs Border Collie vs Golden Retriever 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 1995 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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
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
The American Int. Border Collie Registry
The American Border Collie Association
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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