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Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy Comparison - Dog breed selector: Japanese Shiba Inu or Golden Flat Coat or Moscovian Miniature Terrier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Shiba Inu Golden Retriever Russian Toy
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Japanese Shiba Inu
Japanese Small-Size Dog
Shiba
Shiba Ken
Brushwood Dog
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Moscovian Miniature Terrier
Moscow Toy Terrier
Russian Terrier
Russian Toy Terrier
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy? Which is the smallest dog, Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy?
Medium Large Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy weight comparison:
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) 3-6 pounds (1.3-2.7 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
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) 4.5 pounds (1.3-2.7 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy? Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy height comparison:
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) 8-10 inches (20-26 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) 9 inches (23 cm)

Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy Price and Availability Comparison

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

Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy trainability comparison.
A slightly harder to train than average.
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Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Russian Toy dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy?
Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Russian Toy dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Russian Toy dogs are average defenders.
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Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy? Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy behavior/temperament comparison:
Alert
Confident
Going
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Charming
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Active
Playful
Protective
Loyal
Cheerful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Shiba Inu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy?
Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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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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High: Russian Toy dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy social needs comparison:
Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Russian Toy dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home.
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Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Russian Toy dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
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.
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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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Russian Toy dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy playfulness comparison:
Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Russian Toy is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy?
Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Russian Toy is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy?
Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
Apartment-friendly dog the Russian Toy breed.

Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
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.
Russian Toy dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy?
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.
Russian Toy 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.

Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Shiba Inu bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Russian Toy bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Russian Toy has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy mouthiness comparison:
Shiba Inu dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, 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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Russian Toy dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy health comparison. Which is the healthier: Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy?
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.
Russian Toys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy health problems comparison:
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
Patellar Luxation
Retained Baby Teeth
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
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).
Frequent
The Russian Toy should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy lifespan comparison. How long do Shiba Inu, Golden Retriever and Russian Toy breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Russian Toy: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy?
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.
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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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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy? Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy energy level comparison:
Shiba Inu dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Russian Toy dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Shiba Inu dogs have an average exercise need.
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Russian Toy dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy?
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.
Russian Toy dogs don't need too much sleep.

Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy?
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. 1/4 to 1/2 cup 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? Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Russian Toy has an average risk for obesity.
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Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy coat comparison:
Dense Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Smooth
Colors
What are the original Shiba Inu, Golden Retriever and Russian Toy color?
Black
Tan
Red
Cream
Sesame
Golden
Light
Black
Tan
Blue
Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy? Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Russian Toy doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy? Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Shiba Inu dogs shed above average.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Russian Toy dogs are low shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy 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, Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy?

Medium

The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Russian Toy has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Shiba Inu 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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The Russian Toy is an average drooler.
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Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Russian Toy dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy? Which dog is more friendly?
Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Russian Toy dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy?
Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Russian Toy dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy?
Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Russian Toy dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy?
Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Russian Toy dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy?
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.
Yes
Russian Toy dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
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
No
Russian Toy is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Russian Toys are usually recommended for elderly people.

Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy 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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever or Russian Toy? 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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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.

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: Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy?

Not really

Shiba Inu 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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Not really

Russian Toy breed usually doesn't like 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.

Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy 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 Shiba Inu and Golden Retriever and Russian Toy have?
2-4 puppies 5-10 puppies 4-6 puppies

Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever vs Russian Toy Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
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. Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
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. Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
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