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Name	Cretan Hound	Curly-Coated Retriever	Dalmatian
Origins	Greece	England	Croatia
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cretan Hunting Dog Cretan Rabbit Dog Cretan Tracer Cretan Tracing Dog Kritikos Ichnilatus Kritikos Lagonikos	No data available	Carriage Dog Dally Firehouse Dog Plum Pudding Dog Spotted Coach Dog Dal
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cretan Hound or Curly-Coated Retriever or Dalmatian? Which is the smallest dog, Cretan Hound or Curly-Coated Retriever or Dalmatian?	Large Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Cretan Hound or Curly-Coated Retriever or Curly-Coated Retriever? Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian weight comparison:	Males: 44-66 pounds (20-30 kg), Female: 44-66 pounds (20-30 kg)	65-80 pounds (29-36 kg)	about 55 pounds (25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Males: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 55 pounds (25 kg)	72.5 pounds (32.5 kg)	about 55 pounds (25 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cretan Hound or Curly-Coated Retriever or Dalmatian? Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian height comparison:	Male: 19-27 inches (48-68.5 cm), Female: 19-27 inches (48-68.5 cm)	25-27 inches (63-69 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 23 inches (58 cm)	26 inches (66 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)

Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cretan Hound or Curly-Coated Retriever or Dalmatian? Which is more expensive?	Unknown	$600-$800	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Cretan Hound or Curly-Coated Retriever or Dalmatian?	Average: The Cretan Hound is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Curly-Coated Retriever is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Dalmatian is quite easy to get.

Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian intelligence:	Smart: The Cretan Hound dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Dalmatian dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Dalmatian dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Cretan Hound or Curly-Coated Retriever or Dalmatian?	Cretan Hound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Dalmatian dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cretan Hound or Curly-Coated Retriever or Dalmatian? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Cretan Hound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Dalmatian dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cretan Hound or Curly-Coated Retriever or Dalmatian? Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Affectionate Gentle Hard working	Independent Sensitive Intelligent Lively Trainable Clever	Active Playful Energetic Sensitive Intelligent Friendly Outgoing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Cretan Hound dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian?	Average to High: Cretan Hound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Dalmatian dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian social needs comparison:	Cretan Hound dogs are known to be antisocial. See more.	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are a social breed. See more.	Dalmatian 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 Cretan Hound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Curly-Coated Retriever is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Dalmatian is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Cretan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Dalmatian 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

Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian playfulness comparison:	Average: Cretan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Curly-Coated Retrievers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Dalmatian is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian?	Average to High: The Cretan Hound is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Curly-Coated Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Dalmatian 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 Cretan Hound or Curly-Coated Retriever or Dalmatian?	It is not recommended to keep the Cretan Hound breed in the home.	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 Curly-Coated Retriever indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Dalmatian breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Cretan Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Dalmatian dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Cretan Hound or Curly-Coated Retriever or Dalmatian?	Cretan Hound dogs love being alone, they need their own free time.	Curly-Coated Retriever 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.	Dalmatian dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian?	The Cretan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Curly-Coated Retrievers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Dalmatians are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Deafness Skin Allergies Iris Sphincter Dysplasia Urolithiasis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Cretan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Curly-Coated Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Dalmatian should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian lifespan comparison. How long do Cretan Hound, Curly-Coated Retriever and Dalmatian breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Cretan Hound: 13 years	8-12 years The average lifespan of Curly-Coated Retriever: 10 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Dalmatian: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Curly-Coated Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even 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.

Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cretan Hound or Curly-Coated Retriever or Dalmatian?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 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? Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Cretan Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Curly-Coated Retriever has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Dalmatian's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian coat comparison:	Smooth	Curly	Fine
Colors What are the original Cretan Hound, Curly-Coated Retriever and Dalmatian color?	Black Gray Cream White Fawn Brindle Sandy	Black Liver	Black White Brown Liver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cretan Hound or Curly-Coated Retriever or Dalmatian? Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Cretan Hound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Curly-Coated Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Dalmatian requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Cretan Hound or Curly-Coated Retriever or Dalmatian? Cretan Hound or Curly-Coated Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Cretan Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Dalmatian dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Cretan Hound or Curly-Coated Retriever or Dalmatian?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian 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, Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian?	Medium ⏺ The Cretan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Curly-Coated Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Dalmatian has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Cretan Hound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Curly-Coated Retriever is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Dalmatian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian Good With Comparison

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

Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian 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: Cretan Hound or Curly-Coated Retriever or Dalmatian? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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.	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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian?	Not really Cretan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Curly-Coated Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Dalmatian 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.

Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian 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 Cretan Hound and Curly-Coated Retriever and Dalmatian have?	3-7 puppies	6-8 puppies	6-9 puppies
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Cretan Hound vs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Dalmatian 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 1924 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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

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