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Name	Keeshond	Labrador Retriever	Goldendoodle
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Chien Loup Deutscher Wolfsspitz Kees Smiling Dutchman Wolfsspitz Dutch Barge Dog Barge Dog	Lab Labrador	Curly Retriever Goldenpoo Curly Golden
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle? Which is the smallest dog, Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle weight comparison:	35-45 pounds (15-20 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	40 pounds (17.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)
Height Which is taller, Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle? Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle height comparison:	Male: 17-19 inches (44-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	13-24 inches (33-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)

Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$1000-$2000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle?	Very frequent: The Keeshond is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador 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.

Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle intelligence:	Very smart: Keeshond is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador 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 Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle trainability comparison.	Keeshond dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle?	Keeshond dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Keeshond dogs are average defenders. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle? Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Agile Intelligent Obedient Quick Bright Sturdy	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Keeshond 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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle?	High: Keeshond dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Goldendoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle social needs comparison:	Keeshond dogs are a social breed. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Keeshond dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Keeshond 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle playfulness comparison:	Average: Keeshonds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Goldendoodle is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle?	A lot: Keeshond is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle?	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 Keeshond indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Goldendoodle breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle?	The Keeshond 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.	Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Heart Problems Skin Diseases Kneecap dislocations	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 Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Addison's Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Keeshond 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 Goldendoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle lifespan comparison. How long do Keeshond, Labrador Retriever and Goldendoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Keeshond: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Goldendoodle: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle?	Prefers cold weather The Keeshond can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle?	2 to 2.5 cup 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.	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? Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Keeshond's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Goldendoodle has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle coat comparison:	Fluffy Dense	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight
Colors What are the original Keeshond, Labrador Retriever and Goldendoodle color?	Black Gray Cream Silver	Black Yellow Chocolate	Black Gray Red White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle? Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Keeshond requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle? Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Keeshond dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Goldendoodle 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: Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle 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, Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle?	Medium ⏺ The Keeshond has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Keeshond is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Goldendoodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Keeshond dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Goldendoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Keeshond dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle 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 Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle?	Keeshond dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle?	Keeshond dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle?	Keeshond dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle?	Yes Keeshond 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 Goldendoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Keeshond is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Keeshonds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle 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: Keeshond or Labrador Retriever or Goldendoodle? 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?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle?	Not really Keeshond breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Goldendoodle 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.

Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle 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 Keeshond and Labrador Retriever and Goldendoodle have?	3-8 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Keeshond vs Labrador Retriever vs Goldendoodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	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?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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 Pet Registry, Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry

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