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Name	Indian Spitz (Greater)	Golden Retriever	Alaskan Husky
Origins	India	Scotland	United States
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Greater Indian Spitz	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Husky
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky? Which is the smallest dog, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky weight comparison:	26–44 pounds (12–20 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky height comparison:	14–18 inches (35–45 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	16 inches (40 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	22 inches (56 cm)

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky? Which is more expensive?	Unknown	$1000-$2000	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky?	Average: The Indian Spitz (Greater) is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky intelligence:	Very smart: Indian Spitz (Greater) is an excellent dog breed. 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 Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky trainability comparison.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Intelligent Loyal Kind Athletic Communicative	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Agile Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Sensitive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Indian Spitz (Greater) 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.	Sensitive: Alaskan Husky dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky?	Average: Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Golden Retriever 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.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky social needs comparison:	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are a social breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. 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.	Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky playfulness comparison:	The Indian Spitz (Greater) is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky?	A lot: Indian Spitz (Greater) is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky?	Very house-friendly dog the Indian Spitz (Greater) breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Indian Spitz (Greater) 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.	Alaskan Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky?	Indian Spitz (Greater) 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky health comparison. Which is the healthier: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky?	Indian Spitz (Greater)s are commonly healthy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Alaskan Huskys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hyperthyroidism Laryngeal Paresis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Indian Spitz (Greater) should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably 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).	Frequent The Alaskan Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky lifespan comparison. How long do Indian Spitz (Greater), Golden Retriever and Alaskan Husky breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Indian Spitz (Greater): 14 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky?	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.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky energy level comparison:	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs exercise need is minimal.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Alaskan Husky dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Alaskan Husky dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky?	1.5 to 2.5 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.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Indian Spitz (Greater) has good luck with genetics. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky coat comparison:	Thick	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Dense
Colors What are the original Indian Spitz (Greater), Golden Retriever and Alaskan Husky color?	White Brown Black & White	Golden Light	Black Gray White Blonde Orange
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky? Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky grooming comparison:	Average: The Indian Spitz (Greater) requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky? Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Alaskan Husky 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: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky?	6-8 weeks 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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky 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, Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky?	Medium ⏺ The Indian Spitz (Greater) has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Indian Spitz (Greater) 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 Alaskan Husky is an average drooler. See more.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are generally with other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Alaskan Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky? Which dog is more friendly?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Husky 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 Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky?	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky?	Yes Indian Spitz (Greater) 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.	No Alaskan Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Indian Spitz (Greater) is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Alaskan Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Indian Spitz (Greater)s are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky 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: Indian Spitz (Greater) or Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky? 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.
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.	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: Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky?	Not really Indian Spitz (Greater) 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 Alaskan Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	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.

Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky 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 Indian Spitz (Greater) and Golden Retriever and Alaskan Husky have?	1-5 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-10 puppies
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Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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	Dog Registry of America Inc.

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