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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever Comparison - Dog breed selector: Mini Aussie or Labradoodle or Golden Flat Coat? Find the right dog for you

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Name Miniature Australian Shepherd Labradoodle Golden Retriever
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Designer Dogs Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever breeds.
Mini Aussie
Mini Aussie Shepherd
Mini Australian Shepherd
Miniature Aussie Shepherd
North American Shepherd
North American Miniature Australian Shepherd
No data available Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Cross Breed Purebred

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Large Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges.
20–40 pounds (9-18 kg) 50-64 pounds (22-34 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
30 pounds (13.5 kg) 57.5 pounds (26 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Labradoodle or Golden Retriever? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever height comparison:
13–18 inches (33-46 cm) Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
15.5 inches (39.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1000-$2000 $1000-$2000 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Labradoodle or Golden Retriever?
Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.
Frequent: The Labradoodle is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed ranks highest?
Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Labradoodle dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which is easiest to train?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Labradoodle dogs are easy to train.
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Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most alert?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Labradoodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most protective?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Labradoodle dogs are average defenders.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever? Compare temperaments.
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Miniature 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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Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever?
Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Labradoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Labradoodle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Labradoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Labradoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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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.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most playful?
The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. 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 Miniature 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 Labradoodle indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Miniature Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

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

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Miniature Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labradoodle bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed lives longest?
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Labradoodle: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Miniature Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even 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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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 Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which has fewer health issues?
The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Miniature Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Labradoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Drug Sensitivity
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Juvenile Cataracts
Iris Coloboma
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Canine Diabetes Mellitus
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most active?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Labradoodle dogs are high-energy dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Labradoodle or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Labradoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Labradoodle or Golden Retriever?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Labradoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

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

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. What colors are available?
Red
Red Merle
White & Black & Tan
Blue Merle
Black
Blue
Cream
Silver
Chocolate
Gold
Apricot
Caramel
Chalky white
Café
Parchment
They can also have parti-colored coats, which consist of brindles, phantom, patched, or sable colors.
Golden
Light
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which drools least?
The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler.
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The Labradoodle is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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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.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Feathered Fine
Variety of coat types
Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. 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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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Miniature Australian Shepherd or Labradoodle or Golden Retriever? Miniature Australian Shepherd or Labradoodle or {name3 shedding:
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Labradoodle dogs shed moderately.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

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

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

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

Not really

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

Labradoodle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. 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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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

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 Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. 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.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which has most puppies?
2-6 puppies 4-10 puppies 5-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. 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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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Labradoodle vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Labradoodle, and Golden Retriever. Which has most recognition?
America's Pet Registry
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian Labradoodle Association
International Australian Labradoodle Association
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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