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Name	English Springer Spaniel	Belgian Tervuren	Schipperke
Origins	England	Belgium	Belgium
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Group	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Springer Spaniel	Tervuren	Spits Spitske Spitzke
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke? Which is the smallest dog, English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke?	Medium	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Tervuren? English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke weight comparison:	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	12-18 pounds (5.5-8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	15 pounds (5.6.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke? English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke height comparison:	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	11.5 inches (27 cm)

English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke? Which is more expensive?	$700-$800	$1200-$1400	$600-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke?	Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Belgian Tervuren is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Schipperke is easier than average to get.

English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke intelligence:	Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Tervuren is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Schipperke is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke trainability comparison.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Schipperke dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average defenders. See more.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke? English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate Social Cheerful	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Loyal Attentive	Curious Independent Agile Intelligent Confident Fearless Faithful
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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke?	High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Belgian Tervuren dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Schipperke dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke social needs comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are a social breed. See more.	Schipperke dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Schipperke dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	English Springer Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Schipperke dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke playfulness comparison:	The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Tervuren is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Schipperke is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke?	Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Belgian Tervuren is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Schipperke barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke?	Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.	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 Belgian Tervuren indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Schipperke breed in the home.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	English Springer Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Belgian Tervuren dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Schipperke dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke?	English Springer 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.	Belgian Tervuren 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.

English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Belgian Tervuren bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Schipperke bite force: Weak.
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 English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Tervuren has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Schipperke has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke mouthiness comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Schipperke dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke?	English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	The Belgian Tervuren is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Schipperke is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Ear Infections Ectropion Retinal Dysplasia Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The English Springer Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Belgian Tervuren should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Schipperke should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke lifespan comparison. How long do English Springer Spaniel, Belgian Tervuren and Schipperke breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Tervuren: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Schipperke: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke? English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke energy level comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are high-energy dogs.	Schipperke dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Belgian Tervuren dogs need a lot of exercises.	Schipperke dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke?	English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Schipperke dogs don't need too much sleep.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke?	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Tervuren has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Schipperke breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke coat comparison:	Feathered	Thick Double	Fluffy Soft Thick
Colors What are the original English Springer Spaniel, Belgian Tervuren and Schipperke color?	Black Tan White Liver	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Tan Blue Cream Brown Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke? English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke grooming comparison:	Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Belgian Tervuren requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Schipperke doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke? English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or {name3 shedding:	English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs shed moderately. See more.	Schipperke dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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 English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke?	Medium ⏺ The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Tervuren has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Schipperke has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Belgian Tervuren is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Schipperke is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Belgian Tervuren dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Schipperke dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke? Which dog is more friendly?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Schipperke dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke?	Yes English Springer Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Belgian Tervuren dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Schipperke dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Tervuren is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Schipperke is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Tervurens are usually recommended for elderly people.	Schipperkes are usually recommended for elderly people.

English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke 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: English Springer Spaniel or Belgian Tervuren or Schipperke? 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.
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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?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke?	Not really English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Belgian Tervuren breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Schipperke 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.

English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke 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 English Springer Spaniel and Belgian Tervuren and Schipperke have?	4-10 puppies	6-10 puppies	3-7 puppies
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English Springer Spaniel vs Belgian Tervuren vs Schipperke Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry 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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