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Name	Shiba Inu	Chihuahua	Golden Retriever
Origins	Japan	Mexico	Scotland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small-Size Dog Shiba Shiba Ken Brushwood Dog	Csivava Chihuahueño	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever?	Medium	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Chihuahua? Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:	Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)	2-6 pounds (1-3 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)	4 pounds (2 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever? Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$600-$800	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever?	Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Chihuahua is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever?	Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Chihuahua dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever? Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Confident Going Fearless Keen Faithful Charming	Alert Courageous Intelligent Quick Devoted Lively	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Shiba Inu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Chihuahua dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever?	Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Chihuahua 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.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Chihuahua dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Chihuahua dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Shiba Inu 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.	Chihuahua 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.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shiba Inu bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chihuahua bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Shiba Inu dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chihuahua 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.

Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever?	The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Glaucoma Spinning Chylothorax	Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Shivering	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Shiba Inu should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Chihuahua 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).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Shiba Inu, Chihuahua and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years	14-18 years The average lifespan of Chihuahua: 16 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shiba Inu can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever?	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	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? Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Chihuahua has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:	Dense	Fine	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original Shiba Inu, Chihuahua and Golden Retriever color?	Black Tan Red Cream Sesame	Black Tan Red Cream Fawn Chocolate	Golden Light
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever? Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever? Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or {name3 shedding:	Shiba Inu dogs shed above average. See more.	Chihuahua dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Shiba Inu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chihuahua 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.

Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Chihuahua dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever?	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Chihuahua dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever?	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever?	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever?	No Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Chihuahua dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chihuahua is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.	Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Shiba Inu or Chihuahua or Golden Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as 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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever?	Not really Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chihuahua breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Shiba Inu and Chihuahua and Golden Retriever have?	2-4 puppies	2-4 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Shiba Inu vs Chihuahua vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club 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. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	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 American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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