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Name	American Water Spaniel	Boykin Spaniel	Kooikerhondje
Origins	United States	United States	Netherlands
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Other Names What other names do they have?	American Brown Spaniel American Brown Water Spaniel	Swamp Poodle Boykin	Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog Kooiker Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Kooikerhondje? Which is the smallest dog, American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Kooikerhondje?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel? American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje weight comparison:	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)	25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)	20-40 pounds (9-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	35 pounds (15.5 kg)	32.5 pounds (14.5 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Kooikerhondje? American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje height comparison:	15-18 inches (36-46 cm)	15-18 inches (38-46 cm)	14-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	16.5 inches (41 cm)	16.5 inches (42 cm)	15 inches (38.5 cm)

American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Kooikerhondje? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$800-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Kooikerhondje?	Frequent: The American Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Boykin Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje trainability comparison.	American Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Kooikerhondje dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Kooikerhondje?	American Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Kooikerhondje dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Kooikerhondje? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	American Water Spaniel dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Kooikerhondje dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Kooikerhondje? American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Obedient Trainable	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable Eager Companionable	Loving Alert Intelligent Territorial Lively Going Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: American Water Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje?	High: American Water Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Boykin Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Kooikerhondje dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje social needs comparison:	American Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Boykin Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Kooikerhondje dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	American Water Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Boykin Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Kooikerhondje dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	American Water Spaniel dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Boykin Spaniel dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Kooikerhondje 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje playfulness comparison:	The American Water Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Boykin Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Kooikerhondje is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje?	Average: The American Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Boykin Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Kooikerhondje 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 American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Kooikerhondje?	Very house-friendly dog the American Water Spaniel breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Boykin 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 Kooikerhondje indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje health comparison. Which is the healthier: American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje?	The American Water Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Boykin Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Kooikerhondje 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: American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Degenerative Myelopathy Distichiasis Mitral Valve Disease	Hypothyroidism Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Heart Disease Cushing's Syndrome	Cataracts Luxating Patella Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Kidney Issues Hereditary Necrotising Myelopathy Myositis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The American Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Boykin Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Kooikerhondje should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje lifespan comparison. How long do American Water Spaniel, Boykin Spaniel and Kooikerhondje breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of American Water Spaniel: 11 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Boykin Spaniel: 15 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Kooikerhondje: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Kooikerhondje can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Kooikerhondje? American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje energy level comparison:	American Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Kooikerhondje dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Kooikerhondje? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	American Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Boykin Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Kooikerhondje dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Kooikerhondje?	American Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Boykin Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Kooikerhondje dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Kooikerhondje?	1 to 1.5 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 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The American Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Boykin Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Kooikerhondje has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje coat comparison:	Curly	Feathered	Waterproof Wavy Thick Straight
Colors What are the original American Water Spaniel, Boykin Spaniel and Kooikerhondje color?	Brown Liver Chocolate	Brown	Red White Orange
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Kooikerhondje? American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje grooming comparison:	Average: The American Water Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Boykin Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Kooikerhondje doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Kooikerhondje? American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or {name3 shedding:	American Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Boykin Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Kooikerhondje dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Kooikerhondje?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje 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, American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje?	Medium ⏺ The American Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Boykin Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Kooikerhondje has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The American Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Boykin Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Kooikerhondje is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje Good With Comparison

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

American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje 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: American Water Spaniel or Boykin Spaniel or Kooikerhondje? 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?	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: American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje?	Yes American Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Boykin Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Kooikerhondje 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?	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.

American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje 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 American Water Spaniel and Boykin Spaniel and Kooikerhondje have?	4-6 puppies	5-7 puppies	5-7 puppies
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American Water Spaniel vs Boykin Spaniel vs Kooikerhondje Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1940 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2018 as a Sporting 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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service

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