A Detailed Comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle.

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Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Saint Berdoodle: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle? 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 Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle. 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 Saint Berdoodle.

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 Saint Berdoodle

Curly-Coated Retriever versus Saint Berdoodle: Overview

A very important difference between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Curly-Coated Retriever is a medium-sized dog while the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Curly-Coated Retriever versus Saint Berdoodle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Curly-Coated Retriever to the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 2/5
Height 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the 15 to 30 inches
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
General Health 2/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 5/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 4/5
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 5/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Weight 65 to 100 pounds 40 to 180 pounds
Life Span 9 to 12 years 8 to 12 years
Average Lifespan 10.5 years 10.0 years
Price Range No Data $1500 – $2500
Average Price No Data $2020
Temperament Score 91.7 percent No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cord-1 PRA
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • GSD IIIa
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  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 Saint Berdoodle. 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 Saint Berdoodle is 89 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Saint Berdoodle is a better pet than the Curly-Coated Retriever. So, you should get the Saint Berdoodle!

    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 Saint Berdoodle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Similarities Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle

    The Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle are most similar:

  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle are very easy to train.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle are highly intelligent.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Saint Berdoodle

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Saint Berdoodle.

    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, Saint Berdoodles weigh 40 to 180 pounds when fully grown. Saint Berdoodles are 15 to 30 inches when fully grown.

    Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Saint Berdoodle?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Saint Berdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which one drools more, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Saint Berdoodle

    Curly-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Saint Berdoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Saint Berdoodle?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.

    Saint Berdoodles are very good for new dog owners.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Saint Berdoodle

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Saint Berdoodles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Curly-Coated Retrievers shed more than Saint Berdoodles?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.

    Saint Berdoodles shed moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Saint Berdoodle?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are moderately easy to groom.

    Saint Berdoodles are very easy to groom.

    Do Curly-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Saint Berdoodles?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Saint Berdoodles bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Saint Berdoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

    Saint Berdoodles 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 Saint Berdoodle?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Saint Berdoodles get along very well with other dogs.

    Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Saint Berdoodle?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Saint Berdoodles are very easy to train.

    Wanderlust Potential: Curly-Coated Retriever vs. Saint Berdoodle

    Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Saint Berdoodles have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Are Curly-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Saint Berdoodles?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Saint Berdoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Curly-Coated Retrievers and Saint Berdoodles?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Saint Berdoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Does the Curly-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Saint Berdoodle?

    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.

    Saint Berdoodles have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and 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:

  • Airedale Terrier (82 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Saint Berdoodle vs Airedale Terrier.
  • English Springer Spaniel (79 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Saint Berdoodle vs English Springer Spaniel.
  • Irish Setter (82 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Saint Berdoodle vs Irish Setter.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Saint Berdoodle

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle:

  • Schnoodle (77 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Schnoodle.
  • Bergamasco Sheepdog (79 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Bergamasco Sheepdog.
  • Cavapoo (78 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Cavapoo.
  • French Spaniel (78 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs French Spaniel.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Curly-Coated Retriever and how the Saint Berdoodle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever and of the Saint Berdoodle to other breeds:

    Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Curly-Coated Retriever versus Pyredoodle     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Portuguese Pointer     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Curly-Coated Retriever versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Curly-Coated Retriever versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Catahoula Bulldog     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Samoyed     

    Saint Berdoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Saint Berdoodle versus Afghan Hound     Saint Berdoodle versus Mudi     Saint Berdoodle versus Morkie     Saint Berdoodle versus French Spaniel     Saint Berdoodle versus Shiranian     Saint Berdoodle versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Saint Berdoodle versus Chinook     Saint Berdoodle versus Shetland Sheepdog     Saint Berdoodle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Saint Berdoodle versus Lagotto Romagnolo     

    Conclusion: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Saint Berdoodle. 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 Saint Berdoodle better suits you and your family.