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Name	Basque Ratter	Basque Shepherd Dog	Finnish Spitz
Origins	Spain	Spain	Finland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Enkarterriko billanuko Little Villein of Las Encartaciones Rat hunting dog Ratonero vasco Villanucu Villanuco de Las Encartaciones Basque	Basque Herder Basque Sheepdog Perro de pastor vasco Euskal artzain txakurra	Finnish Hunting Dog Finnish Spets Finsk Spets Loulou Finois Suomalainen Pystykorva Suomenpystykorva Barking Bird Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz?	Small	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Basque Shepherd Dog? Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz weight comparison:	10-25 pounds (6-11kg)	40-75 pounds (18-34 kg)	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	17.5 pounds (8 kg)	57,5 pounds (26 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg)
Height Which is taller, Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz? Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz height comparison:	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)	19-24 inches (48-61 cm)	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	12 inches (27 cm)	21.5 inches (54.5 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz? Which is more expensive?	Unknown	$1200-$1800	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz?	Average: The Basque Ratter is a commonly available dog breed.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.

Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz intelligence:	Smart: The Basque Ratter dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Basque Shepherd Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz trainability comparison.	Basque Ratter dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Basque Shepherd Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz?	Basque Ratter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Basque Shepherd Dog dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Basque Ratter dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Basque Shepherd Dog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz? Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz behavior/temperament comparison:	Curious Outgoing Hunting Adaptable Calm Tolerant	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Obedient Lively Attentive Companionable Elegant Familiar Trustworthy Charming	Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Loyal Vocal
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Basque Ratter dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Basque Shepherd Dog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz?	Slightly Below Average: Basque Ratter dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average to High: Basque Shepherd Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz social needs comparison:	Basque Ratter dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Basque Shepherd Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Basque Ratter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Basque Shepherd Dog dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Basque Ratter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Basque Shepherd 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. See more.	Finnish Spitz 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

Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz playfulness comparison:	Average: Basque Ratters, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Basque Shepherd Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz?	Average to High: The Basque Ratter is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Basque Shepherd Dog barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz?	It is not recommended to keep the Basque Ratter breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Basque Shepherd Dog breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Basque Ratter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Basque Shepherd Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz?	Basque Ratter dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Basque Shepherd Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Finnish Spitz 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.

Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Basque Ratter bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Basque Shepherd Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Spitz 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 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 Which is the better dog? Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz mouthiness comparison:	Basque Ratter dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Basque Shepherd Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz?	Basque Ratters tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Basque Shepherd Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Eye Problems Joint Problems Epilepsy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Basque Ratter should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Basque Shepherd Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do Basque Ratter, Basque Shepherd Dog and Finnish Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Basque Ratter: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Basque Shepherd Dog: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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 cold weather The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz? Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz energy level comparison:	Basque Ratter dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Basque Shepherd Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Basque Ratter dogs have an average exercise need.	Basque Shepherd Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.	Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz?	Basque Ratter dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Basque Shepherd Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz?	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Basque Ratter has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Basque Shepherd Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz coat comparison:	Thick Harsh	Smooth	Dense Thick Double
Colors What are the original Basque Ratter, Basque Shepherd Dog and Finnish Spitz color?	Black Red Fawn Copper	Cinnamon	Red Gold
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz? Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz grooming comparison:	Average: The Basque Ratter requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Basque Shepherd Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz? Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or {name3 shedding:	Basque Ratter dogs shed moderately. See more.	Basque Shepherd Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Finnish Spitz 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: Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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 Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz 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, Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz?	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 Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Basque Ratter is an average drooler. See more.	The Basque Shepherd Dog is an average drooler. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

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

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Basque Ratter dogs are generally with other pets.	Basque Shepherd Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?	Basque Ratter dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Basque Shepherd Dog dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz?	Basque Ratter dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Basque Shepherd Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz?	Basque Ratter dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Basque Shepherd Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz?	Basque Ratter dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Basque Shepherd Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz?	Yes Basque Ratter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Basque Shepherd Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Finnish Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	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 Which dog is good for elderly people?	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.

Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz 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: Basque Ratter or Basque Shepherd Dog or Finnish Spitz? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz?	Not really Basque Ratter breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Basque Shepherd Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Spitz 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.

Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz 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 Basque Ratter and Basque Shepherd Dog and Finnish Spitz have?	1-6 puppies	5-9 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Basque Ratter vs Basque Shepherd Dog vs Finnish Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	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 Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	American Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club

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