What the colours meanLow — usually easier to live withModerateHigh or very high — biggest commitment
Compare these dogs
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
Labrador Retriever
English Springer Spaniel
Size
Energy
Exercise
Mental stimulation
Trainability
Learning ability
Sociability
Affection
Shedding
Grooming
Barking
Around children
Around other pets
Suits a flat
Good first dog
Usually lives
10–12 years
12–15 years
10–12 years
12–14 years
Roughly, per year
€1500–2400
€1500–2500
€1400–2200
€1400–2300
Some breeds shed less than others, which people with allergies sometimes find easier to live with. But no dog is completely allergy-free, and reactions vary from person to person.
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
Labrador Retriever
English Springer Spaniel