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Name	Wire Fox Terrier	Golden Retriever	Hovawart
Origins	England	Scotland	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Guard Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Foxie Wire Hair Fox Terrier Wirehaired Terrier Wire Fox Terrier	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Hovie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart? Which is the smallest dog, Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart?	Small	Large	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart weight comparison:	Male: 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	55 - 90 pounds (25 - 51 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 17.5 pounds (8 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	55 - 90 pounds (25 - 51 kg)
Height Which is taller, Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart? Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart height comparison:	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)

Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$1000-$2000	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart?	Very frequent: The Wire Fox Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Average: The Hovawart is a commonly available dog breed.

Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart 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 Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart trainability comparison.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Hovawart dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart?	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Hovawart dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Wire Fox Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Hovawart dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart? Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Intelligent Friendly Quick Bold Fearless Keen	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Active Devoted Outright Tempered Watchful Reserved
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Wire Fox Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Hovawart 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: Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart?	High: Wire Fox Terrier 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: Hovawart dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart social needs comparison:	Wire Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Hovawart dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Wire Fox Terrier 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.	Hovawart 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?	Wire Fox Terrier 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.	Hovawart 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

Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart playfulness comparison:	The Wire Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Hovawarts, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart?	A lot: Wire Fox Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Hovawart 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 Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart?	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 Wire Fox Terrier indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Hovawart breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Wire Fox Terrier 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.	Hovawart dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart?	Wire Fox Terrier 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.	Hovawart 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.

Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Wire Fox Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Hovawart bite force: The Strongest.
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 Wire Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Hovawart has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart mouthiness comparison:	Wire Fox Terrier 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.	Hovawart dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart health comparison. Which is the healthier: Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart?	The Wire Fox Terrier 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 Hovawart 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: Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart health problems comparison:	Legg-perthes Disease Eye Problems Epilepsy Deafness Arthritis	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 Underactive Thyroid
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Wire Fox Terrier 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 Hovawart should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart lifespan comparison. How long do Wire Fox Terrier, Golden Retriever and Hovawart breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wire Fox Terrier: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Hovawart: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart? Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart energy level comparison:	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Hovawart dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Wire Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of exercises.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Hovawart dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart?	Wire Fox Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Hovawart dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart?	1 to 2 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.	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? Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Wire Fox Terrier 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.	Average: The Hovawart has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart coat comparison:	Wiry	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Silky
Colors What are the original Wire Fox Terrier, Golden Retriever and Hovawart color?	White White & Black White & Tan White & Black & Tan White & Tan & Black	Golden Light	Black Blonde Golden
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart? Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart grooming comparison:	Average: The Wire Fox Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Hovawart doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart? Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Wire Fox Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Hovawart 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: Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart 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, Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart?	Medium ⏺ The Wire Fox Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Hovawart has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Wire Fox Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. 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 Hovawart is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Wire Fox Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Hovawart dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart? Which dog is more friendly?	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Hovawart 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 Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart?	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Hovawart dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart?	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Hovawart dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart?	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Hovawart dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart?	Yes Wire Fox Terrier 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 Hovawart dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Wire Fox Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Hovawart is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Wire Fox Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Hovawarts are usually recommended for elderly people.

Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart 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: Wire Fox Terrier or Golden Retriever or Hovawart? 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: Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart?	Not really Wire Fox Terrier 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 Hovawart 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.	Yes 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.

Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart 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 Wire Fox Terrier and Golden Retriever and Hovawart have?	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Wire Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Hovawart Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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 Club Espanol De Terriers	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 Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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