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Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres Comparison - Dog breed selector: Perro De Agua Español or Hungarian Water Dog or Flanders Cattle Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Spanish Water Dog Puli Bouvier des Flandres
OriginsSpain flagSpain Hungary flagHungary Belgium flagBelgium
Group Gun Dog Pastoral / Herding Dogs Working Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Perro De Agua Español Hungarian Water Dog
Puli Dog
Puli Kutya
Pulik
Hungarian Puli
Flanders Cattle Dog
Vlaamse Koehond
Belgian Cattle Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres? Which is the smallest dog, Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres?
Medium Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Puli? Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres weight comparison:
Male: 40-49 pounds (18-22 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) Male: 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg), Female: 20-30 pounds (9-14 kg) Males 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg), Female: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 44.5 pounds (20 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg) Male: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg) Males 92.5 pounds (42 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres? Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres height comparison:
Male: 17-20 inches (44-50 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm) Male: 16-17½ inches (41-46 cm), Female: 14½-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 23-28 inches (58-71 cm), Female: 22-27 inches (56-69 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm) Male: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 25.5 inches (64.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62.5 cm)

Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$1200 $1000-$1200 $1500-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres?
Frequent: The Spanish Water Dog is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Puli is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Bouvier des Flandres is quite easy to get.

Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres intelligence:
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Smart: The Puli dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Bouvier des Flandres dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres trainability comparison.
Spanish Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Puli dogs are easy to train.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres?
Spanish Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Puli dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Spanish Water Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Puli dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres? Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres behavior/temperament comparison:
Affectionate
Loyal
Trainable
Athletic
Diligent
Agile
Energetic
Intelligent
Obedient
Loyal
Faithful
Smart
Home-Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Familiar
Rational
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Spanish Water Dog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres?
High: Spanish Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Puli dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Bouvier des Flandres dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres social needs comparison:
Spanish Water Dog dogs are a social breed.
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Puli dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Spanish Water Dog is strong enough to escape from home.
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Puli dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Puli dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres playfulness comparison:
The Spanish Water Dog is a playful breed.
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The Puli is a playful breed.
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Average: Bouvier des Flandress, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres?
Average: The Spanish Water Dog barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Puli is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Bouvier des Flandres barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres?
It is not recommended to keep the Spanish Water Dog breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Puli breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bouvier des Flandres breed.

Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Spanish Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Puli bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bouvier des Flandres bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Spanish Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Puli has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Bouvier des Flandres has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres mouthiness comparison:
Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Puli dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres health comparison. Which is the healthier: Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres?
The Spanish Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Puli is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Bouvier des Flandres is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Cherry Eye
Distichiasis
Addison's Disease
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Spanish Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Puli should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Bouvier des Flandres should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres lifespan comparison. How long do Spanish Water Dog, Puli and Bouvier des Flandres breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Spanish Water Dog: 12 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Puli: 14 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Bouvier des Flandres: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Bouvier des Flandres can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres? Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres energy level comparison:
Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Puli dogs are high-energy dogs.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Spanish Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Puli dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres?
Spanish Water Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Puli dogs don't need too much sleep.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres?
1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Spanish Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Puli has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bouvier des Flandres's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres coat comparison:
Curly
Waterproof
Woolly
No Undercoat
Grow into dreadlocks
Dense
Curly
Wavy
Thick
Double
Woolly
Ribbon
Tangled
Heavy
Corded
Rough
Colors
What are the original Spanish Water Dog, Puli and Bouvier des Flandres color?
Black
White
Chestnut
Black & White
Brown & White
Black
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Black
Gray
Fawn
Brindle
Pepper
Salt
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres? Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Spanish Water Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres? Spanish Water Dog or Puli or {name3 shedding:
Spanish Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Puli dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres?

Medium

The Spanish Water Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Puli has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Bouvier des Flandres has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Spanish Water Dog is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Puli is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Bouvier des Flandres is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres Good With Comparison

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

Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Spanish Water Dog or Puli or Bouvier des Flandres? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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: Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres?

Yes

Spanish Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Puli breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Bouvier des Flandres breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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.

Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Spanish Water Dog and Puli and Bouvier des Flandres have?
4-6 puppies 4-6 puppies 5-10 puppies

Spanish Water Dog vs Puli vs Bouvier des Flandres Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
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
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
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

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