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English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois Comparison - Dog breed selector: Springer Spaniel or Csivava or Malinois? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Springer Spaniel Chihuahua Belgian Malinois
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois breeds.
Springer Spaniel Csivava
Chihuahueño
Malinois
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Small Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg) 2-6 pounds (1-3 kg) Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg) 4 pounds (2 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Springer Spaniel or Chihuahua or Belgian Malinois? English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:
Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm) 6-9 inches (15-23 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm) 7.5 inches (19 cm) Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Find price differences between these breeds.
$700-$800 $600-$800 $1200-$1400
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Springer Spaniel or Chihuahua or Belgian Malinois?
Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Chihuahua is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed ranks highest?
Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which is easiest to train?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Chihuahua dogs are quite easy to train.
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Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most alert?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Chihuahua dogs are average watchdogs.
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Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most protective?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Chihuahua dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Active
Stubborn
Protective
Alert
Confident
Friendly
Watchful
Hard working
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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Sensitive: Chihuahua dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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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: English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois?
High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Chihuahua dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Social Needs
English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:
English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Chihuahua dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Chihuahua dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
English Springer Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Chihuahua 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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Belgian Malinois 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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English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
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A lot: Chihuahua is a particularly loud breed.
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Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most playful?
The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Chihuahua 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 Belgian Malinois indoors.

English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most flexible?
English Springer Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Chihuahua dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: English Springer Spaniel or Chihuahua or Belgian Malinois?
English Springer 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.
Chihuahua dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Belgian Malinois 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.

English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which uses mouth most during play?
English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Chihuahua dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Chihuahua bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.

English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed lives longest?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years
14-18 years
The average lifespan of Chihuahua: 16 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which handles climate changes best?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which has fewer health issues?
English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs.
The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The English Springer Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Chihuahua should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Ear Infections
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)
Collapsed Trachea
Heart Murmurs
Open Fontanel
Patellar Luxation
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hydrocephalus
Hypoglycemia
Shivering
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia

English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most active?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Chihuahua dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Springer Spaniel or Chihuahua or Belgian Malinois? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Chihuahua dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Springer Spaniel or Chihuahua or Belgian Malinois?
English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Chihuahua dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.

English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Chihuahua has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which needs most food?
3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
White
Liver
Black
Tan
Red
Cream
Fawn
Chocolate
Black
Cream
Fawn
Brindle
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which requires most maintenance?
Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which drools least?
The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Chihuahua is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Feathered Fine Weather-resistant
Straight
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Springer Spaniel or Chihuahua or Belgian Malinois? English Springer Spaniel or Chihuahua or {name3 shedding:
English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Chihuahua dogs shed none to minimal.
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Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best with kids?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Chihuahua dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Chihuahua dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Springer Spaniel or Chihuahua or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Springer Spaniel or Chihuahua or Belgian Malinois?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Chihuahua dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Springer Spaniel or Chihuahua or Belgian Malinois?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois?
Yes
English Springer Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Chihuahua dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Chihuahua is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people.
Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best suited for service work?

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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best for SAR work?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

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

Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which has most military use?

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.

English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which has most puppies?
4-10 puppies 2-4 puppies 6-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. What's recommended?

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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English Springer Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of English Springer Spaniel, Chihuahua, and Belgian Malinois. Which has most recognition?
American Canine Registry
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
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
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

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