Boykin Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Spanish Water Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Boykin Spaniel	Wire Fox Terrier	Spanish Water Dog
Origins	United States	England	Spain
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	98	99	148
Reviews	2	1	1
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Other Names	Boykin, Swamp Poodle, LBD (Little Brown Dog)	Wire Fox Terrier, Foxie, Wire Hair Fox Terrier, Wirehaired Terrier	Perro De Agua Español, SWD
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	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 Club Espanol De Terriers	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. National Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$800-$1000	$800-$1200	$1000-$1200

General Appearance - Boykin Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Spanish Water Dog

Size	Medium	Small	Medium
Weight	25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)	Male: 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	Male: 40-49 pounds (18-22 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Avg. Weight	32.5 pounds (14.5 kg)	Male: 17.5 pounds (8 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)	Male: 44.5 pounds (20 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height	15-18 inches (38-46 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 17-20 inches (44-50 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)
Avg. Height	16.5 inches (42 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)

Hair & Care - Boykin Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Spanish Water Dog

Coat	Feathered	Wiry	Curly Waterproof Woolly No Undercoat Grow into dreadlocks
Colors	Brown	White White & Black White & Tan White & Black & Tan White & Tan & Black	Chestnut White Black Black & White Brown & White
Grooming	Average: The Boykin Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Wire Fox Terrier requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Spanish Water Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Boykin Spaniels shed moderately.	Wire Fox Terriers shed none to minimal.	Spanish Water Dogs shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Boykin Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Spanish Water Dog

Temperament	Companionable Energetic Intelligent Eager Friendly Trainable	Alert Fearless Keen Intelligent Bold Friendly Quick	Affectionate Diligent Trainable Athletic Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: Wire Fox Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Boykin Spaniels are easy to train.	Wire Fox Terriers are easy to train.	Spanish Water Dogs are easy to train.
Playfulness	Boykin Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Wire Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed.	The Spanish Water Dog is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Wire Fox Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Spanish Water Dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Boykin Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Wire Fox Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Spanish Water Dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Boykin Spaniels need for social interaction is average.	Wire Fox Terriers need a lot of social interaction.	Spanish Water Dogs are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Boykin Spaniel barks occasionally.	High: The Wire Fox Terrier is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Spanish Water Dog barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Boykin Spaniels are average watchdogs.	Wire Fox Terriers are average watchdogs.	Spanish Water Dogs are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Boykin Spaniels are average defenders.	Wire Fox Terriers strongly protect their territory.	Spanish Water Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Boykin Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Wire Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Spanish Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Boykin Spaniels have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Wire Fox Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Spanish Water Dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Boykin Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.	Wire Fox Terriers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Spanish Water Dog is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Boykin Spaniels have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Wire Fox Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Spanish Water Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Wire Fox Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Spanish Water Dogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Boykin Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Wire Fox Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Spanish Water Dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Wire Fox Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Spanish Water 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.
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 - Boykin Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Spanish Water Dog

Stranger Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.	Wire Fox Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Spanish Water Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs.	Wire Fox Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Wire Fox Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are average friendly towards other dogs.	Wire Fox Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Boykin Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Wire Fox Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Spanish Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Wire Fox Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Spanish Water Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Wire Fox Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Spanish Water Dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Boykin Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Wire Fox Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Spanish Water Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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	Yes Boykin Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Wire Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Spanish Water Dog breed usually likes 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 - Boykin Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Spanish Water Dog

Health Issues	The Boykin Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Wire Fox Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Spanish Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cushing's Syndrome Elbow Dysplasia Heart Disease Heart Problems Hypothyroidism	Arthritis Deafness Epilepsy Eye Problems Legg-perthes Disease	Addison's Disease Allergies Cataracts Cherry Eye Distichiasis Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Neuroaxonal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	13-14 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Boykin Spaniels are high energy dogs.	Wire Fox Terriers are high energy dogs.	Spanish Water Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Boykin Spaniels need a lot of exercises.	Wire Fox Terriers need a lot of exercises.	Spanish Water Dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Boykin Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	Wire Fox Terriers don't need too much sleep.	Spanish Water Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	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.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Boykin Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Wire Fox Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Spanish Water Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Boykin Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Wire Fox Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Spanish Water Dog is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Boykin Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Spanish Water Dog

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	5-7 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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