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Name	Whippet	Labrador Retriever	Golden Retriever
Origins	England	England Canada	Scotland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Snap Dog English Whippet	Lab Labrador	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 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?	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 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: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

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

Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. 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: Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever 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: Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever?	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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 Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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?	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. 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

Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever playfulness comparison:	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Labrador Retriever 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: Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever?	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. 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 Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador Retriever 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: Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever?	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy	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 Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Whippet, Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 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: Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever energy level comparison:	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:	Fine Short Close in texture	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original Whippet, Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever color?	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Black Yellow Chocolate	Golden Light
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. 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 Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Whippet or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Labrador Retriever 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: Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever 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, Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever?	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high 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 Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever 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.

Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Labrador Retriever 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 Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are 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 Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Labrador Retriever 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: Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever?	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever 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?	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Whippet vs Labrador Retriever 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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: Whippet or Labrador Retriever or Golden Retriever? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever?	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes 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.

Whippet vs Labrador Retriever 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 Whippet and Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever have?	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Whippet vs Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	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 Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds 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 Retrievers 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 North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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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