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Name	Siberian Husky	Golden Retriever	Shiba Inu
Origins	Russia	Scotland	Japan
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Group	Sled Dogs	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Chuksha Husky Icee Sibe Chukcha	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small-Size Dog Shiba Shiba Ken Brushwood Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu? Which is the smallest dog, Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu weight comparison:	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu? Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu height comparison:	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu? Which is more expensive?	$700-$1200	$1000-$2000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu?	Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get.

Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu intelligence:	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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu trainability comparison.	Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu?	Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu? Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Alert Confident Going Fearless Keen Faithful Charming
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.	Shiba Inu 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: Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu?	High: Siberian Husky 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.	Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu social needs comparison:	Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Golden Retriever 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.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Siberian Husky 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.	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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu playfulness comparison:	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu?	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu 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 Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu?	It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Siberian Husky 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.	Shiba Inu dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu health comparison. Which is the healthier: Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu?	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu health problems comparison:	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Glaucoma Spinning Chylothorax
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Siberian Husky 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).	Average The Shiba Inu should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu lifespan comparison. How long do Siberian Husky, Golden Retriever and Shiba Inu breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu?	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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 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.

Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu?	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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: 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Siberian Husky 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.	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu coat comparison:	Fluffy	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Dense
Colors What are the original Siberian Husky, Golden Retriever and Shiba Inu color?	Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti	Golden Light	Black Tan Red Cream Sesame
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu? Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu grooming comparison:	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu? Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu 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, Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu?	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. 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 Shiba Inu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu? Which dog is more friendly?	Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu?	Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu?	Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu?	Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu?	No Siberian Husky 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.	No Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.

Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu 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: Siberian Husky or Golden Retriever or Shiba Inu? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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: Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu?	Not really Siberian Husky 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 Shiba Inu 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	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	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.

Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu 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 Siberian Husky and Golden Retriever and Shiba Inu have?	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Siberian Husky vs Golden Retriever vs Shiba Inu Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 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 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

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