Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Basque Ratter	Basque Shepherd Dog	Finnish Spitz
Origins	Spain	Spain	Finland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	335	470	177
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Other Names	Villanuco de Las Encartaciones Basque, Rat hunting dog, Ratonero vasco, Enkarterriko billanuko, Villanucu, Little Villein of Las Encartaciones	Euskal artzain txakurra, Basque Herder, Perro de pastor vasco, Basque Sheepdog	Barking Bird Dog, Finnish Hunting Dog, Finnish Spets, Finsk Spets, Loulou Finois, Suomalainen Pystykorva, Suomenpystykorva
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	American Kennel Club Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club
Price	Unknown	$1200-$1800	$500-$700

General Appearance - Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz

Size	Small	Large	Medium
Weight	10-25 pounds (6-11kg)	40-75 pounds (18-34 kg)	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)
Avg. Weight	17.5 pounds (8 kg)	57,5 pounds (26 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg)
Height	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)	19-24 inches (48-61 cm)	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)
Avg. Height	12 inches (27 cm)	21.5 inches (54.5 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz

Coat	Thick Harsh	Smooth	Dense Thick Double
Colors	Copper Fawn Red Black	Cinnamon	Red Gold
Grooming	Average: The Basque Ratter requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Basque Shepherd Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Basque Ratters shed moderately.	Basque Shepherd Dogs shed moderately.	Finnish Spitzs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz

Temperament	Adaptable Calm Curious Hunting Tolerant Outgoing	Charming Companionable Elegant Energetic Familiar Friendly Intelligent Obedient Trustworthy Attentive Lively	Happy Intelligent Playful Independent Loyal Vocal
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Basque Ratter's has great intelligence.	Smart: Basque Shepherd Dog's has great intelligence.	Average: Finnish Spitz's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Basque Ratters are quite easy to train.	Basque Shepherd Dogs are easy to train.	Finnish Spitzs are easy to train.
Playfulness	Basque Ratters, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Basque Shepherd Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Basque Ratters have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Basque Shepherd Dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Finnish Spitzs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Basque Ratters may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Basque Shepherd Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Basque Ratters need a lot of social interaction.	Basque Shepherd Dogs need a lot of social interaction.	Finnish Spitzs are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Basque Ratter is a vocal breed.	Average: The Basque Shepherd Dog barks occasionally.	High: The Finnish Spitz is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Basque Ratters are average watchdogs.	Basque Shepherd Dogs are average watchdogs.	Finnish Spitzs are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Basque Ratters strongly protect their territory.	Basque Shepherd Dogs strongly protect their territory.	Finnish Spitzs are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Basque Ratter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Basque Shepherd Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Basque Ratters have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Basque Shepherd Dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Finnish Spitzs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Basque Ratters have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Basque Shepherd Dogs are not the biggest explorers.	Wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Basque Ratters have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Basque Shepherd 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.	Finnish Spitzs 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.
Apartment Friendly	Basque Ratters are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Basque Shepherd Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Basque Ratters adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Basque Shepherd Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Finnish Spitzs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Basque Ratters tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Basque Shepherd Dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Finnish Spitzs 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.
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.

Good With - Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz

Stranger Friendly	Basque Ratters are average friendly towards strangers.	Basque Shepherd Dogs are stranger friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Basque Ratters are kid-friendly dogs.	Basque Shepherd Dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Basque Ratters are average friendly towards cats.	Basque Shepherd Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Finnish Spitzs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Basque Ratters are dog-friendly dogs.	Basque Shepherd Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Basque Ratter is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Basque Shepherd Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Basque Ratters are usually recommended for elderly people.	Basque Shepherd Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Basque Ratters are generally with other pets.	Basque Shepherd Dogs are generally with other pets.	Finnish Spitzs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Basque Ratters are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Basque Shepherd Dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Finnish Spitzs 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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 Basque Ratter breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Basque Shepherd Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Finnish Spitz 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.

Health Factors - Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz

Health Issues	Basque Ratters tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Basque Shepherd Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	No set	No set	Epilepsy Eye Problems Joint Problems
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Basque Ratters have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Basque Shepherd Dogs are high energy dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Basque Ratters have an average exercise need.	Basque Shepherd Dogs need a lot of exercises.	Finnish Spitzs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Basque Ratters sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Basque Shepherd Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Finnish Spitzs don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Basque Ratter has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Basque Shepherd Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Basque Ratter is an average drooler.	The Basque Shepherd Dog is an average drooler.	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz

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	1-6 puppies	5-9 puppies	3-6 puppies
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