Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Comparison - Dog breed selector: Dwarf Scotch Shepherd or Japanese Shiba Inu or Golden Flat Coat? Find the right dog for you

"Find similarities and differences between Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever" Compare Shetland Sheepdog and Shiba Inu. Which is better: Shetland Sheepdog or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?

Size and Weight Price and Availability Trainability and Intelligence Personality and Temperament Activity and Playfulness Adaptability and Independence Bite Characteristics Health and Lifespan Energy and Activity Diet and Weight Management Allergies and Grooming Good With As a Working Dog Reproducibility Recognition Show differences only

Name	Shetland Sheepdog	Shiba Inu	Golden Retriever
Origins	Scotland	Japan	Scotland
All Dog Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	24	45	3
Reviews	6	9	16
User Ratings

Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever breeds.	Dwarf Scotch Shepherd Sheltie Shetland Collie Toonie Dog Miniature Collie	Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small-Size Dog Shiba Shiba Ken Brushwood Dog	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges.	14-27 pounds (6-12 kg)	Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 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?	20.5 pounds (9 kg)	Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Shetland Sheepdog or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever? Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	13-16 inches (33-41 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	14.5 inches (37 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$1000	$800-$1000	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Shetland Sheepdog or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?	Very frequent: The Shetland Sheepdog is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which breed ranks highest?	Outstanding: Shetland Sheepdog 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.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which is easiest to train?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most alert?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most protective?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever? Compare temperaments.	Playful Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle	Alert Confident Going Fearless Keen Faithful Charming	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Shetland Sheepdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever?	High: Shetland Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Shetland Sheepdog 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.	Shiba Inu 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: Shetland Sheepdog is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Shetland Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Shetland Sheepdog breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most flexible?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Shiba Inu dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Shetland Sheepdog or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?	Shetland Sheepdog 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Shetland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which uses mouth most during play?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs have a higher than 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.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shetland Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shiba Inu bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Shetland Sheepdog: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
Calculate dog years to human years by breed here
Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shetland Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shiba Inu 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which has fewer health issues?	The Shetland Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Shetland Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Shiba Inu 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).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Heart Problems Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Collie Eye Anomaly Haemophilia Trichiasis	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Glaucoma Spinning Chylothorax	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most active?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Shiba Inu dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Shetland Sheepdog or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.	Shiba Inu dogs have an average exercise need.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Shetland Sheepdog or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Shiba Inu dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Shetland Sheepdog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which needs most food?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors Compare color variations between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. What colors are available?	Black Tan Blue White Sable Merle	Black Tan Red Cream Sesame	Golden Light
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which requires most maintenance?	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which drools least?	The Shetland Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Shiba Inu is a perfect example of a very 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.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Shetland Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Dense	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Shetland Sheepdog or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever? Shetland Sheepdog or Shiba Inu or {name3 shedding:	Shetland Sheepdog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs shed above average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which is best with kids?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Shetland Sheepdog or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Shetland Sheepdog or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Shetland Sheepdog or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inu 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: Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever?	Yes Shetland Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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?	No Shetland Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shiba Inu 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?	Shetland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
Most Popular Service Dog Breeds
Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as 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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Shetland Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which has most military use?	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.

Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which has most puppies?	4-6 puppies	2-4 puppies	5-10 puppies
Dog Name Generator – Find A Perfect Name For Your Puppy
Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. What's recommended?	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.

Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Shetland Sheepdog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Retriever. Which has most recognition?	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	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	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

Popular Dog Compares

Despite the best intentions, there may be errors. If you find one, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible. Contact us here.

Rate This Comparsion - Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever

Reviews