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- Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Pyredoodle: Introduction
- Curly-Coated Retriever versus Pyredoodle: Overview
- Curly-Coated Retriever versus Pyredoodle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Pyredoodle
- The Similarities Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Pyredoodle
- Size (Weight and Height) of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Pyredoodle
- Which one drools more, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Pyredoodle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Pyredoodle
- Do Curly-Coated Retrievers shed more than Pyredoodles?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Pyredoodle?
- Do Curly-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Pyredoodles?
- Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pyredoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pyredoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Pyredoodle?
- Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Pyredoodle?
- Wanderlust Potential: Curly-Coated Retriever vs. Pyredoodle
- Are Curly-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Pyredoodles?
- How Kid-friendly are Curly-Coated Retrievers and Pyredoodles?
- Does the Curly-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pyredoodle?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pyredoodle
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Pyredoodle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Pyredoodle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Pyredoodle? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Pyredoodle better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Pyredoodle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Pyredoodle is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Curly-Coated Retriever and for the Pyredoodle. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Pyredoodle.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Pyredoodle
Curly-Coated Retriever versus Pyredoodle: Overview
A very important difference between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Pyredoodle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Curly-Coated Retriever is a medium-sized dog while the Pyredoodle is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Curly-Coated Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
On the other hand, the Pyredoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Curly-Coated Retriever versus Pyredoodle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Curly-Coated Retriever to the Pyredoodle based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Factor | Curly-Coated Retriever | Pyredoodle |
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Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Height | 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the | 15 to 32 inches |
Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 4/5 |
General Health | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Easygoing | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Easy To Train | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Intelligence | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 4/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Weight | 65 to 100 pounds | 85 to 100 pounds |
Life Span | 9 to 12 years | 10 to 12 years |
Average Lifespan | 10.5 years | 11.0 years |
Price Range | No Data | $1250 – $1600 |
Average Price | No Data | $1390 |
Temperament Score | 91.7 percent | No Data |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Curly-Coated Retriever in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Pyredoodle. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Curly-Coated Retriever is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Pyredoodle is 85 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pyredoodle is a better pet than the Curly-Coated Retriever. So, you should get the Pyredoodle!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Pyredoodle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Pyredoodle
Below is a list of where the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Pyredoodle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Pyredoodle
The Curly-Coated Retriever and the Pyredoodle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Pyredoodle are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Pyredoodle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Pyredoodle.
Curly-Coated Retrievers weigh 65 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Curly-Coated Retrievers are 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the when fully grown.
On the other hand, Pyredoodles weigh 85 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Pyredoodles are 15 to 32 inches when fully grown.
Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Pyredoodle?
Curly-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Pyredoodles adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Which one drools more, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Pyredoodle
Curly-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Pyredoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Pyredoodle?
Curly-Coated Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.
Pyredoodles are very good for new dog owners.
Tolerates Being Alone: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Pyredoodle
Curly-Coated Retrievers can be left alone only for a short time.
Pyredoodles can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Curly-Coated Retrievers shed more than Pyredoodles?
Curly-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.
Pyredoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Pyredoodle?
Curly-Coated Retrievers are moderately easy to groom.
Pyredoodles are moderately easy to groom.
Do Curly-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Pyredoodles?
Curly-Coated Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.
Pyredoodles bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pyredoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Curly-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Pyredoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.
Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pyredoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Curly-Coated Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.
Pyredoodles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Pyredoodle?
Curly-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.
Pyredoodles get along very well with other dogs.
Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Pyredoodle?
Curly-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.
Pyredoodles are fairly easy to train.
Wanderlust Potential: Curly-Coated Retriever vs. Pyredoodle
Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Pyredoodles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Are Curly-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Pyredoodles?
Curly-Coated Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Pyredoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Curly-Coated Retrievers and Pyredoodles?
Curly-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Pyredoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Curly-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pyredoodle?
Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Pyredoodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Curly-Coated Retriever:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pyredoodle
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pyredoodle that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Pyredoodle:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Curly-Coated Retriever and how the Pyredoodle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever and of the Pyredoodle to other breeds:
Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Pyredoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds
Pyredoodle versus Ibizan Hound Pyredoodle versus Pointer Pyredoodle versus Shetland Sheepdog Pyredoodle versus Chinese Shar-Pei Pyredoodle versus Dogue de Bordeaux Pyredoodle versus Australian Terrier Pyredoodle versus Cairn Terrier Pyredoodle versus Black Russian Terrier Pyredoodle versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Pyredoodle versus Miniature Poodle
Conclusion: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Pyredoodle. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Pyredoodle better suits you and your family.