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Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse Comparison - Dog breed selector: Toto Dog or Finnish Hunting Dog or Pastore Svizzero Bianco? Find the right dog for you

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Name Cairn Terrier Finnish Spitz Berger Blanc Suisse
OriginsScotland flagScotland Finland flagFinland Switzerland flagSwitzerland
Group Hunting Dogs Companion Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Toto Dog
Cairn
Finnish Hunting Dog
Finnish Spets
Finsk Spets
Loulou Finois
Suomalainen Pystykorva
Suomenpystykorva
Barking Bird Dog
Pastore Svizzero Bianco
Weisser Schweizer Schäferhund
White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse? Which is the smallest dog, Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Small Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Spitz? Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse weight comparison:
Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg) 31-35 pounds (14-16 kg) Male: 66–88 lbs (30–40 kg), Female: 55–77 lbs (25–35 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg) 33 pounds (15 kg) Male: 77 lbs (35 kg), Female: 66 lbs (30 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse? Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse height comparison:
Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm) 15-20 inches (38-51 cm) Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) Male: 25 inch (63 cm), Female: 23 inch (58 cm)

Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse? Which is more expensive?
$700-$1000 $500-$700 $2500-$3000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Very frequent: The Cairn Terrier is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.
Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a commonly available dog breed.

Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse intelligence:
Smart: The Cairn Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse trainability comparison.
Cairn Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Cairn Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Cairn Terrier dogs are average defenders.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse? Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Fearless
Assertive
Playful
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Loyal
Vocal
Active
Intelligent
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Easygoing
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Cairn Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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: Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse?
High: Cairn Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse social needs comparison:
Cairn Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Cairn Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Cairn Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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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.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse playfulness comparison:
The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed.
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The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed.
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The Berger Blanc Suisse is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse?
A lot: Cairn Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed.
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Average to High: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse?
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 Cairn Terrier indoors.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Berger Blanc Suisse breed.

Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Cairn Terrier 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.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Cairn Terrier 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.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Cairn Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Berger Blanc Suisse bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Cairn Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Berger Blanc Suisse has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse mouthiness comparison:
Cairn Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse?
Cairn Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
Berger Blanc Suisses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Legg-perthes Disease
Luxating Patella
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Cryptorchidism
Glaucoma
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Microvascular Dysplasia
Portosystemic Vascular Anomaly (PSVA)
Eye Problems
Joint Problems
Epilepsy
Allergies
Bloat
Joint Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Cairn Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The Berger Blanc Suisse should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse lifespan comparison. How long do Cairn Terrier, Finnish Spitz and Berger Blanc Suisse breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Cairn Terrier: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Berger Blanc Suisse: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Cairn Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Berger Blanc Suisse can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse? Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse energy level comparison:
Cairn Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Cairn Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Cairn Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse?
0.5 to 1.5 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. 2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Cairn Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average risk for obesity.
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Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse coat comparison:
Waterproof Dense
Thick
Double
Dense
Straight
Colors
What are the original Cairn Terrier, Finnish Spitz and Berger Blanc Suisse color?
Black
Gray
Red
Cream
Silver
Brindle
Wheaten
Red
Gold
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse? Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse grooming comparison:
Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse? Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or {name3 shedding:
Cairn Terrier dogs shed moderately.
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Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse?
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse 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, Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse?

Medium

The Cairn Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Cairn Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Berger Blanc Suisse is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Cairn Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse? Which dog is more friendly?
Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Cairn Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse?
Yes
Cairn Terrier 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.
Yes
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
Yes
Cairn Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Yes
Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Berger Blanc Suisse is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Cairn Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Berger Blanc Suisses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse 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: Cairn Terrier or Finnish Spitz or Berger Blanc Suisse? 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: Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse?

Not really

Cairn Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Berger Blanc Suisse 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?

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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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

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.

Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse 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 Cairn Terrier and Finnish Spitz and Berger Blanc Suisse have?
2-10 puppies 3-6 puppies 6-8 puppies

Cairn Terrier vs Finnish Spitz vs Berger Blanc Suisse Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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
Club Espanol De Terriers
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
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
National Kennel Club

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