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Name	Australian Kelpie	Golden Retriever	Goberian
Origins	Australia	Scotland	United States
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian breeds.	Australischer Kelpie Barb Kelpie Australian Sheepdog	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	No data available
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian? Compare adult weight ranges.	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	45-80 pounds (20-36 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	35 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	62.5 pounds (28 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Kelpie or Golden Retriever or Goberian? Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian height comparison:	17-20 inches (43-51 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	20-24 inch (51-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18.5 inches (47 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	22 inch (56 cm)

Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Find price differences between these breeds.	$500-$700	$1000-$2000	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Kelpie or Golden Retriever or Goberian?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Average: The Goberian is a commonly available dog breed.

Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Goberian is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which is easiest to train?	Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Goberian dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which breed is most alert?	Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Goberian dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which breed is most protective?	Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Goberian dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian? Compare temperaments.	Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Robust Eager	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Active Independent Energetic Alert Friendly Social Watchful Smart
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Goberian 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: Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian?	Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Goberian dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian social needs comparison:	Australian Kelpie dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Goberian dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Goberian is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Kelpie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Goberian dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Goberian rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which breed is most playful?	The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Goberian is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Goberian breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which breed is most flexible?	Australian Kelpie 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.	Average: Goberian dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Australian Kelpie or Golden Retriever or Goberian?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Goberian 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.

Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Australian Kelpie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Goberian has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which uses mouth most during play?	Australian Kelpie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Goberian dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Kelpie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Goberian bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which breed lives longest?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Goberian: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which handles climate changes best?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Goberian can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which has fewer health issues?	Australian Kelpies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Goberians are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Australian Kelpie should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Goberian should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Osteoarthritis Cerebellar Abiotrophy Collie Eye Anomaly	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Heart Problems Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which breed is most active?	Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Goberian dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Kelpie or Golden Retriever or Goberian? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Goberian dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Kelpie or Golden Retriever or Goberian?	Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Goberian dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Goberian's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which needs most food?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red Blue Brown Fawn Chocolate	Golden Light	Black Gray Cream White Brown
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Goberian requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which drools least?	The Australian Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Goberian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Goberian has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Double	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Dense Straight Double Long
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Kelpie or Golden Retriever or Goberian? Australian Kelpie or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Australian Kelpie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Goberian dogs are low shedders. Goberian dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
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Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which is best with kids?	Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Goberian dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Goberian dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Kelpie or Golden Retriever or Goberian? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Kelpie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Goberian dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Kelpie or Golden Retriever or Goberian?	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Goberian dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Kelpie or Golden Retriever or Goberian?	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Goberian dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian?	Yes Australian Kelpie 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.	Yes Goberian dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Australian Kelpie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Goberian is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Goberians are usually recommended for elderly people.

Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Australian Kelpie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Goberian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which has most military use?	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.

Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which has most puppies?	4-7 puppies	5-10 puppies	6-9 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. What's recommended?	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.

Australian Kelpie vs Golden Retriever vs Goberian Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Australian Kelpie, Golden Retriever, and Goberian. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	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	Not recognized by any clubs.

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