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Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Comparison - Dog breed selector: Schnauzer or Golden Flat Coat or Springer Spaniel? Find the right dog for you

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Name Standard Schnauzer Golden Retriever English Springer Spaniel
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Schnauzer
Wirehair Pinscher
Mittelschnauzer
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Springer Spaniel
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?
Medium Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel weight comparison:
Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel height comparison:
Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)

Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1500 $1000-$2000 $700-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?
Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.

Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Intelligent
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Good-natured
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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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: Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel?
Average to High: Standard Schnauzer 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: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel social needs comparison:
Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Standard Schnauzer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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The wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Standard Schnauzer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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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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English Springer Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel playfulness comparison:
The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel?
Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Standard Schnauzer indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.

Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Standard Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
English Springer Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?
Standard Schnauzer 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.
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
English Springer Spaniel 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.

Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Standard Schnauzer bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel mouthiness comparison:
Standard Schnauzer dogs have an 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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English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel?
Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Follicular Dermatitis
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
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Ear Infections
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Standard Schnauzer 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).
Rare
The English Springer Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Standard Schnauzer, Golden Retriever and English Springer Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Standard Schnauzer 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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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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Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel energy level comparison:
Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?
Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.

Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?
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. 3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:
Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics.
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High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel coat comparison:
Wiry Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Feathered
Colors
What are the original Standard Schnauzer, Golden Retriever and English Springer Spaniel color?
Black
Pepper
Salt
Golden
Light
Black
Tan
White
Liver
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel grooming comparison:
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?
8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel 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, Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel?

Low 🔽

The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

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

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Standard Schnauzer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?
Standard Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?
Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?
Standard Schnauzer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel?
Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel?
Yes
Standard Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
English Springer Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Standard Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Standard Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.

Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel 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: Standard Schnauzer or Golden Retriever or English Springer Spaniel? 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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel?

Not really

Standard Schnauzer 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

English Springer Spaniel 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.

Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel 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 Standard Schnauzer and Golden Retriever and English Springer Spaniel have?
4-8 puppies 5-10 puppies 4-10 puppies

Standard Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
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
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

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