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Name	Curly-Coated Retriever	Irish Wolfhound	Broholmer
Origins	England	Ireland	Denmark
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Guard Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	No data available	Cu Faoil	Danish Broholmer Danish Mastiff
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer? Which is the smallest dog, Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer?	Large	Giant	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Irish Wolfhound? Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer weight comparison:	65-80 pounds (29-36 kg)	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)	Male: 110-150 pounds (50-68 kg), Female: 90-130 pounds (40-58 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	72.5 pounds (32.5 kg)	120 pounds (54.5 kg)	Male: 130 pounds (59 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49 kg)
Height Which is taller, Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer? Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer height comparison:	25-27 inches (63-69 cm)	28-35 inches (71-90 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm) Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	26 inches (66 cm)	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm) Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1800-$2000	$1300-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer?	Frequent: The Curly-Coated Retriever is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.	Average: The Broholmer is a commonly available dog breed.

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Broholmer dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer trainability comparison.	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Broholmer 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: Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer?	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Broholmer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Broholmer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer? Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Sensitive Intelligent Lively Trainable Clever	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful	Protective Confident Friendly Calm
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Broholmer 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: Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer?	High: Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Broholmer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer social needs comparison:	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are a social breed. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Broholmer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Curly-Coated Retriever is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Broholmer 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?	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Broholmer 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

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer playfulness comparison:	Average: Curly-Coated Retrievers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Broholmers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer?	Average: The Curly-Coated Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Broholmer is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer?	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.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound 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 Broholmer indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer?	Curly-Coated Retrievers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.	Broholmers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy Liver Shunt	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Curly-Coated Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Irish Wolfhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Broholmer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer lifespan comparison. How long do Curly-Coated Retriever, Irish Wolfhound and Broholmer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	8-12 years The average lifespan of Curly-Coated Retriever: 10 years	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Broholmer: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Wolfhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Broholmer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer?	4 to 5 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	5 to 6 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? Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Curly-Coated Retriever has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Broholmer's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer coat comparison:	Curly	Wiry Rough	Rough Smooth
Colors What are the original Curly-Coated Retriever, Irish Wolfhound and Broholmer color?	Black Liver	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten	Red Yellow Golden
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer? Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Curly-Coated Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Broholmer doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer? Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or {name3 shedding:	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Broholmer 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: Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer 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, Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer?	Medium ⏺ The Curly-Coated Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Broholmer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Curly-Coated Retriever is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Broholmer is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Broholmer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer? Which dog is more friendly?	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Broholmer dogs are not the most 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 Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer?	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Broholmer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer?	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Broholmer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer?	Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Broholmer dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer?	Yes Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Wolfhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Broholmer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Curly-Coated Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Irish Wolfhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Broholmer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Curly-Coated Retrievers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Wolfhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Broholmers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Curly-Coated Retriever or Irish Wolfhound or Broholmer? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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: Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer?	Yes Curly-Coated Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Wolfhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Broholmer 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.	Yes 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.

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer 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 Curly-Coated Retriever and Irish Wolfhound and Broholmer have?	6-8 puppies	3-4 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Curly-Coated Retriever vs Irish Wolfhound vs Broholmer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1924 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 Irish Wolfhound Club Of America	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club

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