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English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Springer Spaniel or Entelbucher Cattle Dog or Estonian Scenthound? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Springer Spaniel Entlebucher Mountain Dog Estonian Hound
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Springer Spaniel Entelbucher Cattle Dog
Entlebucher
Entlebucher Sennenhund
Estonian Scenthound
Gontchaja Estonskaja
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound? Which is the smallest dog, English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Entlebucher Mountain Dog? English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound weight comparison:
Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg) 55-66 pounds (25-30 kg) Male: 40-44 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16–18 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg) 60.5 pounds (27.5 kg) Male: 42 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 39.5 pounds (16–18 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound? English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound height comparison:
Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm) 19-20 inches (48-51 cm) Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm) 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound? Which is more expensive?
$700-$800 $1000-$1200 $700-$900
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound?
Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is easier than average to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound intelligence:
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: Estonian Hound is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound trainability comparison.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Estonian Hound dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Estonian Hound dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Estonian Hound dogs are average defenders.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound? English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful
Independent
Agile
Loyal
Devoted
Selfish
Confidence
Active
Happy
Affectionate
Calm
Balanced
Pleasant
Smart
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 easygoing, low-sensitivity dogs.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound?
High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Estonian Hound dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound social needs comparison:
English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are a social breed.
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Estonian Hound 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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Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Estonian Hound 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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Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Estonian Hound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound playfulness comparison:
The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a playful breed.
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Average: Estonian Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound?
Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Estonian Hound is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound?
Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed in the home.
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 Estonian Hound indoors.

English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
English Springer Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Estonian Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound?
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.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog 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.
Estonian Hound 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 Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Entlebucher Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

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

Low 🔽

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

Low 🔽

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Estonian Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound mouthiness comparison:
English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Estonian Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound?
English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Ear Infections
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)
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Veterinarian Visits
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).
Average
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Estonian Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound lifespan comparison. How long do English Springer Spaniel, Entlebucher Mountain Dog and Estonian Hound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Entlebucher Mountain Dog: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Estonian Hound: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound?
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 average to cold weather conditions
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog 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 Estonian Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

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

English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound?
3 to 4.5 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. 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Estonian Hound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound coat comparison:
Feathered Shiny Rough
Colors
What are the original English Springer Spaniel, Entlebucher Mountain Dog and Estonian Hound color?
Black
Tan
White
Liver
Black
Tan
White
Yellow
Black & White & Tan
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound? English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound grooming comparison:
Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Estonian Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound? English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or {name3 shedding:
English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs shed moderately.
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Estonian Hound dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound?
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound 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, English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound?

Medium

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

Medium

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Estonian Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Estonian Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Estonian Hound dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound? Which dog is more friendly?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Estonian Hound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Estonian Hound dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Estonian Hound dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Estonian Hound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound?
Yes
English Springer Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Estonian Hound 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
Entlebucher Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Estonian Hound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Estonian Hounds are commonly okay with elderly people.

English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound 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: English Springer Spaniel or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Estonian Hound? 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?

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?

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.

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: English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound?

Not really

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

Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Estonian Hound 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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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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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.

English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound 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 English Springer Spaniel and Entlebucher Mountain Dog and Estonian Hound have?
4-10 puppies 7-8 puppies 4-8 puppies

English Springer Spaniel vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Estonian Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
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