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Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees Comparison - Dog breed selector: Little Blue Dog or Blackbear or Golden Pyrenees? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees breeds.
Little Blue Dog
Aussie
Blackbear
Newfie
The Gentle Giant
Newf
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which breed is the largest?
Large Giant Large
Giant
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg) 80-110 pounds (36-50 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg) 95 pounds (43 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Newfoundland or Golden Pyrenees? Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees height comparison:
Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm) Male: 27-29 inches (69-74 cm), Female: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm) Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm) Male: 28 inches (71.5 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm) Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $1500-$2000 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or Newfoundland or Golden Pyrenees?
Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Newfoundland is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Golden Pyrenees is quite easy to get.

Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which breed ranks highest?
Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Newfoundland dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Golden Pyrenees dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which is easiest to train?
Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Newfoundland dogs are easy to train.
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Golden Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which breed is most alert?
Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Newfoundland dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Golden Pyrenees dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which breed is most protective?
Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Newfoundland dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Golden Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees? Compare temperaments.
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Sweet
Cheerful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Patient
Gentle
Kind
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees?
Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Newfoundland dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Golden Pyrenees dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees social needs comparison:
Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Newfoundland dogs are a social breed.
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Golden Pyrenees dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Newfoundland dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Golden Pyrenees is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Newfoundland dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Golden Pyrenees dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Newfoundland rarely barks.
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Average: The Golden Pyrenees barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which breed is most playful?
The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Newfoundlands, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Golden Pyrenees is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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 Australian Shepherd indoors.
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 Newfoundland indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Pyrenees breed in the home.

Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which breed is most flexible?
Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Newfoundland dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Golden Pyrenees dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Australian Shepherd or Newfoundland or Golden Pyrenees?
Australian Shepherd 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.
Newfoundland 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.
Golden Pyrenees dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Newfoundland has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Golden Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which uses mouth most during play?
Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Newfoundland dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Golden Pyrenees dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Newfoundland bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Pyrenees bite force: Ordinary.

Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Newfoundland: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Pyrenees: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Newfoundland can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which has fewer health issues?
The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
Golden Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Newfoundland should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Golden Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Distichiasis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Detached Retina
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Epilepsy
Cherry Eye
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Cystinuria
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Addison's Disease
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which breed is most active?
Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Newfoundland dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Golden Pyrenees dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Shepherd or Newfoundland or Golden Pyrenees? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Newfoundland dogs have an average exercise need.
Golden Pyrenees dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Shepherd or Newfoundland or Golden Pyrenees?
Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Newfoundland dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Golden Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.

Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Newfoundland's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The Golden Pyrenees breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which needs most food?
1.5 to 2.5 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. 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals

Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. What colors are available?
Black
Red
Blue
Merle
Black
Gray
White
Brown
White
Golden
Light
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Golden Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which drools least?
The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Newfoundland is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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The Golden Pyrenees is an average drooler.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Newfoundland has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Feathered Fluffy
Waterproof
Thick
Dense
Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Double
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or Newfoundland or Golden Pyrenees? Australian Shepherd or Newfoundland or {name3 shedding:
Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Newfoundland dogs are heavy shedders.
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Golden Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which is best with kids?
Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Newfoundland dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Golden Pyrenees dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Newfoundland dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Golden Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Shepherd or Newfoundland or Golden Pyrenees? Which dog is more friendly?
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Newfoundland dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Golden Pyrenees dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Shepherd or Newfoundland or Golden Pyrenees?
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Newfoundland dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Golden Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Shepherd or Newfoundland or Golden Pyrenees?
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Newfoundland dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Golden Pyrenees dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees?
Yes
Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Newfoundland dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Golden Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Newfoundland is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Golden Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Newfoundlands are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Golden Pyreneess are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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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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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. 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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Newfoundland breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Golden Pyrenees breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. 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 Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which has most puppies?
6-9 puppies, average 7 4-12 puppies 5-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. What's recommended?

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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Australian Shepherd vs Newfoundland vs Golden Pyrenees Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Working breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Australian Shepherd, Newfoundland, and Golden Pyrenees. Which has most recognition?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd Club Of America
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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