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Name	Entlebucher Mountain Dog	German Spaniel	Porcelaine
Origins	Switzerland	Germany	France
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Group	Guard Dogs	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Entelbucher Cattle Dog Entlebucher Entlebucher Sennenhund	Deutscher Wachtel Deutscher Wachtelhund German Quail Dog	Porcelaine Dog Chien de Franche-Comté
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine? Which is the smallest dog, Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or German Spaniel? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine weight comparison:	55-66 pounds (25-30 kg)	40–55 pounds (18–25 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	60.5 pounds (27.5 kg)	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine height comparison:	19-20 inches (48-51 cm)	Male: 19–21 inch (48–54 cm), Female: 18–20 inch (45–52 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 20 inch (51 cm), Female: 19 inch (48.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$800-$1000	Unknown
Availability Which is easier to get, Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine?	Frequent: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is easier than average to get.	Average: The German Spaniel is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The Porcelaine is a commonly available dog breed.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The German Spaniel dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine trainability comparison.	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Porcelaine dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	German Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Porcelaine dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	German Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Porcelaine dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Agile Loyal Devoted Selfish Confidence	Energetic Alert	Active Independent Affectionate Gentle Sweet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Porcelaine dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine?	Average to High: Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: German Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Porcelaine dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine social needs comparison:	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are a social breed. See more.	German Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Porcelaine dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the German Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Porcelaine is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	German Spaniel dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Porcelaine dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine playfulness comparison:	The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a playful breed. See more.	German Spaniels are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Porcelaines, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine?	Average: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The German Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Porcelaine 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 Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine?	It is not recommended to keep the Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the German Spaniel breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Porcelaine indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	German Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Porcelaine dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog 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.	German Spaniel 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.	Porcelaine 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.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Entlebucher Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Porcelaine 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 Entlebucher Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The German Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Porcelaine has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine mouthiness comparison:	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Porcelaine dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine health comparison. Which is the healthier: Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine?	The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Entlebucher Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The German Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Porcelaine should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine lifespan comparison. How long do Entlebucher Mountain Dog, German Spaniel and Porcelaine breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Entlebucher Mountain Dog: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Spaniel: 13 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Porcelaine: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Entlebucher Mountain Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine energy level comparison:	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Porcelaine dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Porcelaine dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Porcelaine dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine?	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup 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? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The German Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Porcelaine has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine coat comparison:	Shiny	Wavy Thick	Silky
Colors What are the original Entlebucher Mountain Dog, German Spaniel and Porcelaine color?	Black Tan White Yellow	Brown Brown Roan Solid Red Red & White	White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine? Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The German Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Porcelaine requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine? Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or {name3 shedding:	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Porcelaine dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine?	Medium ⏺ The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Porcelaine has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Spaniel is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Porcelaine drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	German Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Porcelaine dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine? Which dog is more friendly?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	German Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Porcelaine dogs are 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 Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	German Spaniel dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Porcelaine dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	German Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Porcelaine dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine?	Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	German Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Porcelaine dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine?	Yes Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Porcelaine dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Entlebucher Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Porcelaine is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	German Spaniels are commonly okay with elderly people.	Porcelaines are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine 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: Entlebucher Mountain Dog or German Spaniel or Porcelaine? Which is better for autism?	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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	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: Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine?	Not really Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Porcelaine breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes 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.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine 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 Entlebucher Mountain Dog and German Spaniel and Porcelaine have?	7-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs German Spaniel vs Porcelaine Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	No data available

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