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Name	Dachshund	American Water Spaniel	Alpine Spaniel
Origins	Germany	United States	Switzerland Savoy
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Extinct
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel	American Brown Spaniel American Brown Water Spaniel	Alpenlandischer Spaniel Swiss Alpine Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel?	Small	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel? Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel weight comparison:	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)	88–100 pounds (40-45 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	35 pounds (15.5 kg)	94 pounds (42.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel? Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel height comparison:	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	15-18 inches (36-46 cm)	24-38 inches (60-96 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	16.5 inches (41 cm)	31 inches (78 cm)

Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$800-$1000	Unavailable
Availability Which is easier to get, Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel?	Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The American Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.	Unavailable: This dog breed, unfortunately, is no longer available, it may even be extinct.

Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel? Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever	Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Obedient Trainable	Protective Loyal Territorial Brave
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: American Water Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel?	High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: American Water Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Alpine Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel social needs comparison:	Dachshund dogs are a social breed. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Alpine Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Alpine Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Alpine Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel playfulness comparison:	Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The American Water Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Alpine Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel?	A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The American Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Alpine Spaniel 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 Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel?	Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed.	Very house-friendly dog the American Water Spaniel breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alpine Spaniel breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alpine Spaniel 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 Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The American Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Alpine Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel mouthiness comparison:	Dachshund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Alpine Spaniel dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel?	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The American Water Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Alpine Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel health problems comparison:	Legg-perthes Disease Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Intervertebral Disk Disease Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Canine Diabetes Mellitus Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Narcolepsy	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Degenerative Myelopathy Distichiasis Mitral Valve Disease	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Dachshund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The American Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Alpine Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Dachshund, American Water Spaniel and Alpine Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of American Water Spaniel: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Alpine Spaniel: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Alpine Spaniel can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel? Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel energy level comparison:	Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	American Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Alpine Spaniel dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need.	American Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Alpine Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel?	Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	American Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Alpine Spaniel dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The American Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Alpine Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel coat comparison:	Fine	Curly	Curly
Colors What are the original Dachshund, American Water Spaniel and Alpine Spaniel color?	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown	Brown Liver Chocolate	Tan Red Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel? Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The American Water Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Alpine Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel? Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or {name3 shedding:	Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Alpine Spaniel 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: Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel 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, Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel?	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Alpine Spaniel has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The American Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Alpine Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets.	American Water Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Alpine Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	American Water Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Alpine Spaniel dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel?	Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	American Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Alpine Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel?	Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	American Water Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Alpine Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel?	Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	American Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Alpine Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel?	Yes Dachshund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Alpine Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Alpine Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	American Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Alpine Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.

Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel 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: Dachshund or American Water Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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: Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel?	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes American Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Alpine Spaniel 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.

Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel 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 Dachshund and American Water Spaniel and Alpine Spaniel have?	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	5-8 puppies
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Dachshund vs American Water Spaniel vs Alpine Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1940 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available

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