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Name	Dachshund	Bedlington Terrier	Irish Water Spaniel
Origins	Germany	United Kingdom	Ireland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel	Rodbery Terrier Rothbury Terrier	Bog Dog Rat Tail Spaniel Shannon Spaniel Whiptail
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Bedlington Terrier? Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel weight comparison:	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg), Female: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg)	45-65 pounds (20-30 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 20.5 pounds (9 kg), Female: 20.5 pounds (9 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)
Height Which is taller, Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel height comparison:	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)	20-23 inches (51-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	21.5 inches (54.5 cm)

Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$1800-$2000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Bedlington Terrier is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.

Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel trainability comparison.	Dachshund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Dachshund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever	Playful Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Reliable Loyal Devoted	Active Clownish Alert Intelligent Quick Inquisitive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Bedlington Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel?	High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Bedlington Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel social needs comparison:	Dachshund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Bedlington Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Bedlington Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel playfulness comparison:	Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Bedlington Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel?	A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Bedlington Terrier rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Bedlington Terrier breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Dachshund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bedlington Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	Dachshund 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.	Bedlington Terrier 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bedlington Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bedlington Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel mouthiness comparison:	Dachshund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bedlington Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel?	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Bedlington Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel health problems comparison:	Legg-perthes Disease Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Intervertebral Disk Disease Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Canine Diabetes Mellitus Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Narcolepsy	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Dachshund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Bedlington Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Irish Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Dachshund, Bedlington Terrier and Irish Water Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Bedlington Terrier: 15 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bedlington Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Water Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel energy level comparison:	Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Bedlington Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need.	Bedlington Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Bedlington Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel coat comparison:	Fine	Curly	Dense Curly Tight
Colors What are the original Dachshund, Bedlington Terrier and Irish Water Spaniel color?	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown	Tan Blue Liver Sandy	Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Bedlington Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel?	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Bedlington Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bedlington Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel?	Yes Dachshund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bedlington Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bedlington Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Bedlington Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Dachshund or Bedlington Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel?	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bedlington Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Dachshund and Bedlington Terrier and Irish Water Spaniel have?	4-8 puppies	3-6 puppies	4-12 puppies
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Dachshund vs Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 Canadian Canine Registry	No data available	No data available

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