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Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Comparison - Dog breed selector: Deutscher Boxer or Cao De Agua or Schnauzer? Find the right dog for you

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Name Boxer Portuguese Water Dog Standard Schnauzer
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Deutscher Boxer
German Boxer
Cao De Agua
Portie
Water Dog
Schnauzer
Wirehair Pinscher
Mittelschnauzer
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Which is the smallest dog, Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Portuguese Water Dog? Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer weight comparison:
Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg) Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer height comparison:
Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm) Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm) Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Which is more expensive?
$600-$1200 $2500-$2800 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer?
Very frequent: The Boxer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer trainability comparison.
Boxer dogs are quite easy to train.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer?
Boxer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Boxer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Loyal
Fearless
Brave
Bright
Intelligent
Docile
Obedient
Brave
Impetuous
Quarrelsome
Playful
Intelligent
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Good-natured
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?
High: Boxer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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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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Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer social needs comparison:
Boxer dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Boxer dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Boxer 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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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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Standard Schnauzer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer playfulness comparison:
The Boxer is a playful breed.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed.
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The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?
Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks.
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Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer?
Apartment-friendly dog the Boxer breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog 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 Standard Schnauzer indoors.

Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Boxer bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Standard Schnauzer bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer mouthiness comparison:
Boxer dogs have a lower than 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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Standard Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?
The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Deafness
Demodectic Mange
Aortic Stenosis
Boxer Cardiomyopathy
Corneal Dystrophy
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
Hip Dysplasia
Follicular Dermatitis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Boxer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Standard Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer lifespan comparison. How long do Boxer, Portuguese Water Dog and Standard Schnauzer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Boxer: 11 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Standard Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer?
Recommended daily amount: 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. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Boxer's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics.
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Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer coat comparison:
Waterproof Curly Wiry
Colors
What are the original Boxer, Portuguese Water Dog and Standard Schnauzer color?
White
Fawn
Brindle
Black
White
Brown
Black
Pepper
Salt
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or {name3 shedding:
Boxer dogs shed moderately.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer?
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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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer 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, Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?

High 🔼

The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

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

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Boxer dogs are generally with other pets.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Standard Schnauzer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog is more friendly?
Boxer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Standard Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer?
Boxer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer?
Boxer dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Standard Schnauzer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer?
Boxer dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?
Yes
Boxer 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.
Yes
Standard Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Standard Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Standard Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer 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: Boxer or Portuguese Water Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Which is better for autism?

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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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: Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?

Not really

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

Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Yes

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

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

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.

Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer 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 Boxer and Portuguese Water Dog and Standard Schnauzer have?
2-10 puppies, average 6 4-8 puppies 4-8 puppies

Boxer vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type 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
Canadian Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
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

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