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Name	Spanish Water Dog	Alaskan Husky	Golden Retriever
Origins	Spain	United States	Scotland
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Group	Gun Dog	Sled Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Perro De Agua Español	Husky	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Husky? Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:	Male: 40-49 pounds (18-22 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 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: 44.5 pounds (20 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever? Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	Male: 17-20 inches (44-50 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)	20-24 inches (51-61 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: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$1000-$1500	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever?	Frequent: The Spanish Water Dog is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. 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.
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Trainability Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are 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 Ability Which is the better watchdog: Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever?	Spanish Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Spanish Water Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever? Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Loyal Trainable Athletic Diligent	Agile Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Sensitive	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Spanish Water Dog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Alaskan Husky dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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: Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever?	High: Spanish Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Alaskan Husky 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.
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Social Needs Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	Spanish Water Dog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Alaskan Husky 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?	The wanderlust potential of the Spanish Water Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Alaskan 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.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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

Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever playfulness comparison:	The Spanish Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.	The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever?	Average: The Spanish Water Dog barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed. 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever?	It is not recommended to keep the Spanish Water Dog breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky 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

Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Spanish Water Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Alaskan 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever?	Spanish Water Dog 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.

Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever?	The Spanish Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Alaskan Huskys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Cherry Eye Distichiasis Addison's Disease Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Neuroaxonal Dystrophy	Hyperthyroidism Laryngeal Paresis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	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 Spanish Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Alaskan Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) 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
Life Expectancy Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Spanish Water Dog, Alaskan Husky and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Spanish Water Dog: 12 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan 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.

Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever?	1.5 to 2.5 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Spanish Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Alaskan 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.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:	Curly Waterproof Woolly No Undercoat Grow into dreadlocks	Dense	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original Spanish Water Dog, Alaskan Husky and Golden Retriever color?	Black White Chestnut Black & White Brown & White	Black Gray White Blonde Orange	Golden Light
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever? Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Spanish Water Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever? Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or {name3 shedding:	Spanish Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.
Hypoallergenic Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes 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, Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The Spanish Water Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Alaskan Husky 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 Spanish Water Dog is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Alaskan 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.

Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Spanish Water Dog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Alaskan Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are very 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
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever?	Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever?	Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are not 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 Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever?	Spanish Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever?	Yes Spanish Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Alaskan 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Spanish Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Alaskan Husky 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?	Spanish Water Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky 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. 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Spanish Water Dog or Alaskan Husky or Golden Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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.
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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.	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 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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever?	Yes Spanish Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Alaskan Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky 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. 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 Spanish Water Dog and Alaskan Husky and Golden Retriever have?	4-6 puppies	4-10 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Spanish Water Dog vs Alaskan Husky vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	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?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	Dog Registry of America Inc.	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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