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Choose up to three breeds and see the differences that matter.

• Labrador Retriever
• Golden Retriever
• Poodle (Standard)
• French Bulldog
• Border Collie
• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
• Greyhound
• Shiba Inu

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	Labrador Retriever	Golden Retriever	Poodle (Standard)
Size	High	High	Moderate
Energy	High	High	High
Exercise	High	High	Moderate
Mental stimulation	High	High	Very high
Trainability	Very high	Very high	Very high
Learning ability	Very high	Very high	Very high
Sociability	Very high	Very high	High
Companionship	Very high	Very high	High
Shedding	Very high	Very high	Very low
Grooming	Low	High	Very high
Barking	Moderate	Low	Moderate
With children	Very high	Very high	High
With other pets	High	High	High
Apartment suitability	Low	Low	High
First-time owners	Very high	Very high	High
Typical lifespan	10–12 years	10–12 years	12–15 years
Estimated annual cost	€1400–2200	€1500–2400	€1700–2800

Some people with allergies may find lower-shedding breeds easier to live with, but no dog breed is completely allergy-free.