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Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bingley Terrier or Bog Dog or Cao De Agua? Find the right dog for you

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Name Airedale Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Portuguese Water Dog
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bingley Terrier
Irish Red Terrier
Waterside Terrier
Bog Dog
Rat Tail Spaniel
Shannon Spaniel
Whiptail
Cao De Agua
Portie
Water Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Irish Water Spaniel? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog weight comparison:
Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg) 45-65 pounds (20-30 kg) Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) 55 pounds (25 kg) Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm) 20-23 inches (51-58 cm) Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) 21.5 inches (54.5 cm) Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $800-$1000 $2500-$2800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog intelligence:
Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog trainability comparison.
Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders.
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Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Obedient
Loyal
Adaptable
Brave
Balanced
Active
Clownish
Alert
Intelligent
Quick
Inquisitive
Intelligent
Docile
Obedient
Brave
Impetuous
Quarrelsome
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Airedale Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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: Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog?
Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog social needs comparison:
Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Airedale Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs 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.
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Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog playfulness comparison:
The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog?
Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally.
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Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
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 Airedale Terrier indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.
Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Airedale Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
Airedale 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.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Airedale Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Irish Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog mouthiness comparison:
Airedale Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog?
Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
The Portuguese Water Dog 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: Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Umbilical Hernias
Von Willebrand's Disease
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Entropion
Ectropion
Distichiasis
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Addison's Disease
Megaesophagus
Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd)
Abnormally Small Eyes
GM-1 Storage Disease
Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Colitis
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
Lymphangiectasia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Airedale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) 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).
Average
The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Airedale Terrier, Irish Water Spaniel and Portuguese Water Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog?
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 Irish Water Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog energy level comparison:
Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
1.5 to 2.5 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. 2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Irish Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog coat comparison:
Wiry
Dense
Rough
Dense
Curly
Tight
Curly
Colors
What are the original Airedale Terrier, Irish Water Spaniel and Portuguese Water Dog color?
Black
Tan
Grizzle
Brown Black
White
Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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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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Hypoallergenic
Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog 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, Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog?

Medium

The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Airedale Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is more friendly?
Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog?
Yes
Airedale 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.
Yes
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Airedale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Irish Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Irish Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog 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: Airedale Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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: Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog?

Not really

Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes 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.

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog 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 Airedale Terrier and Irish Water Spaniel and Portuguese Water Dog have?
7-9 puppies 4-12 puppies 4-8 puppies

Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
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. 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
No data available American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The Kennel Club

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