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Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Lab or Stafford or Reds? Find the right dog for you

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Name Labrador Retriever American Staffordshire Terrier Redbone Coonhound
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Lab
Labrador
Stafford
Staffy
Amstaff
Reds
Redbone Hound
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound? Which is the smallest dog, Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound?
Large Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier? Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound weight comparison:
Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) 57-67 pounds (25-30 kg) 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) 62 pounds (27.5 kg) 60 pounds (27.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound? Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm) 21-27 inches (53-66 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm) 24 inches (59.5 cm)

Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$2000 $800-$1000 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound?
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The American Staffordshire Terrier is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Redbone Coonhound is easier than average to get.

Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound intelligence:
Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Redbone Coonhound dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound trainability comparison.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Redbone Coonhound dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound?
Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Redbone Coonhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are average defenders.
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Redbone Coonhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound? Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Devoted
Attentive
Tenacious
Independent
Energetic
Affectionate
Companionable
Familiar
Unflappable
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Redbone Coonhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound?
Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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High: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Redbone Coonhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound social needs comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Redbone Coonhound dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Redbone Coonhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Redbone Coonhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound playfulness comparison:
The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The American Staffordshire Terrier is a playful breed.
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The Redbone Coonhound is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound?
Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier barks occasionally.
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A lot: Redbone Coonhound is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound?
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the American Staffordshire Terrier breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Redbone Coonhound breed.

Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Redbone Coonhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound?
Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
American Staffordshire Terrier 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.
Redbone Coonhound 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 vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

American Staffordshire Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Redbone Coonhound bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Redbone Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound mouthiness comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Redbone Coonhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound?
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Redbone Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy
No data available Eye Problems
Hip Dysplasia
Obesity
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The American Staffordshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Redbone Coonhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound lifespan comparison. How long do Labrador Retriever, American Staffordshire Terrier and Redbone Coonhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of American Staffordshire Terrier: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Redbone Coonhound: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound? Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound energy level comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Redbone Coonhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Redbone Coonhound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound?
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Redbone Coonhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound?
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Low to Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Redbone Coonhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound coat comparison:
Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Fine Fine
Colors
What are the original Labrador Retriever, American Staffordshire Terrier and Redbone Coonhound color?
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
Black
Blue
White
Brown
Red
Golden
Copper
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound? Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The American Staffordshire Terrier requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Redbone Coonhound requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound? Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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American Staffordshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Redbone Coonhound dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound?

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The American Staffordshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Redbone Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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The American Staffordshire Terrier is an average drooler.
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The Redbone Coonhound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Redbone Coonhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound? Which dog is more friendly?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Redbone Coonhound dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Redbone Coonhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound?
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Redbone Coonhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound?
Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Redbone Coonhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound?
Yes
Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Redbone Coonhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
American Staffordshire Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Redbone Coonhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
American Staffordshire Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Redbone Coonhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Labrador Retriever or American Staffordshire Terrier or Redbone Coonhound? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

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.

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?

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound?

Yes

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

American Staffordshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Redbone Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Labrador Retriever and American Staffordshire Terrier and Redbone Coonhound have?
5-10 puppies 5-10 puppies 6-10 puppies

Labrador Retriever vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Redbone Coonhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section. Not recognized by FCI.
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
Canadian Canine Registry
No data available American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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