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Name	Affenpinscher	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Biewer Terrier
Origins	Germany France	England	Germany
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	147	19	588
Reviews	1	5	0
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Other Names	Affen, Affie, African Terrier, Monkey Dog, Monkey Terrier	Cav, Cavalier, Cavie	Biewer à la Pom Pon Biewer Yorkie Biewer Yorkshire German Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	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.	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	United Kennel Club
Price	$800-$1200	$1200-$1500	1500-1800

Affenpinscher vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Biewer Terrier General Appearance Comparison

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)	4.5-9 pounds (2.5-4 kg)
Avg. Weight	8 pounds (3.5 kg)	14 pounds (6.5 kg)	6.75 pounds (3.25 kg)
Height	9-12 inches (23-30 cm)	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)	7-11 inches (18-28 cm)
Avg. Height	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	9 inches (23 cm)

Affenpinscher vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Biewer Terrier Hair & Care Comparison

Coat	Wiry	Feathered	Long Soft Silky
Colors	Belge Tan Red Black Silver	Tan Blenheim Tricolor Ruby	Piebald Black & White & Tan Chocolate Tan & White Blue Tan & White
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Biewer Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Affenpinschers shed none to minimal.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed above average.	Biewer Terriers shed none to minimal.

Affenpinscher vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Biewer Terrier Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Active Curious Playful Adventurous Funny Loving Stubborn	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Cheerful Gentle Social Polite Quiet Active Graceful Fearless Friendly Nonaggressive Sporty No tendency towards nervousness	Friendly Playful Energetic Intelligent Stubborn
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Affenpinscher's has great intelligence.	Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Biewer Terrier's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Affenpinschers are quite easy to train.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are quite easy to train.	Biewer Terriers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Affenpinscher is a playful breed.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Biewer Terrier is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Affenpinschers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Biewer Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Affenpinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Biewer Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Affenpinschers need a lot of social interaction.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels need a lot of social interaction.	Biewer Terriers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Affenpinscher rarely barks.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally.	Average: The Biewer Terrier barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Affenpinschers are one of the best watchdogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best watchdogs.	Biewer Terriers are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Affenpinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	Biewer Terriers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Affenpinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Biewer Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Affenpinschers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Biewer Terriers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Affenpinschers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to escape less than other breeds.	Biewer Terriers are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Affenpinschers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Biewer Terriers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Affenpinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Biewer Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Affenpinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Biewer Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Affenpinschers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting 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.

Affenpinscher vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Biewer Terrier Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	Affenpinschers are average friendly towards strangers.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.	Biewer Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Affenpinschers are not kid-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	Biewer Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Affenpinschers are average friendly towards cats.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Biewer Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Affenpinschers are average friendly towards other dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Biewer Terriers are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Affenpinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Biewer Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Affenpinschers are not recommended for elderly people.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Biewer Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Affenpinschers are generally with other pets.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Biewer Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Affenpinschers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Biewer Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Affenpinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Biewer Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Affenpinscher vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Biewer Terrier Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues	The Affenpinscher is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Biewer Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Fractures Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Slipped Stifle	Dry Eye Episodic Falling Syndrome Hip Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Syringomyelia	GI tract sensitivity Bouts of diarrhea Frequent discolored or soft stool Dental Problems
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	Yes No
Energy Level	Affenpinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Biewer Terriers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Affenpinschers have an average exercise need.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average exercise need.	Biewer Terriers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Affenpinschers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Biewer Terriers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/4 to 1/2 cup 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.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Affenpinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Low The Biewer Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Affenpinscher is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Biewer Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Affenpinscher vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Biewer Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	1-3 puppies	3-5 puppies	2-4 puppies
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