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English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug Comparison - Dog breed selector: Springer Spaniel or Irish Red Setter or Carlin? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Springer Spaniel Irish Setter Pug
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Springer Spaniel Irish Red Setter
Red Setter
Carlin
Chinese Pug
Dutch Bulldog
Dutch Mastiff
Mini Mastiff
Mops
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug? Which is the smallest dog, English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug?
Medium Large Small
Weight
Which is heavier, English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Irish Setter? English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug weight comparison:
Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg) Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg) Male: 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg) Male: 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug? English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug height comparison:
Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) Male: 12-14 inches (30-36 cm), Female: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) Male: 13 inches (33 cm), Female: 11 inches (27.5 cm)

English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug? Which is more expensive?
$700-$800 $800-$1000 $300-$500
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug?
Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Pug is quite easy to get.

English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug intelligence:
Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Trainability
English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug trainability comparison.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs.
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Pug dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug? 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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Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Pug dogs strongly protect their territory.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug? English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Companionable
Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Cheerful
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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Pug dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug?
High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Irish Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Pug dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug social needs comparison:
English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Pug dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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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Irish Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Pug dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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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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Irish Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Pug 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 Irish Setter vs Pug Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug playfulness comparison:
The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Pugs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug?
Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal.
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Average: The Pug barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug?
Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Pug breed.

English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug 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.
Irish Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Pug dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug?
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.
Irish Setter dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Pug dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Setter bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Pug bite force: Weak.
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 Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Pug has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug mouthiness comparison:
English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Irish Setter dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Pug dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug?
English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
The Irish Setter 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 Irish Setter vs Pug? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Ear Infections
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Panosteitis
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
Canine Leukocyte
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Entropion
Vaccination Sensitivity
Demodectic Mange
Distichiasis
Corneal Ulcers
Dry Eye
Hemi-vertebrae
Cheyletiella Dermatitis
Nerve Degeneration
Proptosis
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Staphylococcus Infection
Yeast Infection
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 Irish Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Pug should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug lifespan comparison. How long do English Springer Spaniel, Irish Setter and Pug breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Pug: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug?
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 Irish Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug? English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug energy level comparison:
English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Irish Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.
Pug 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 Irish Setter vs Pug exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Irish Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.
Pug dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug?
English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Irish Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.
Pug dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug?
3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Pug breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug coat comparison:
Feathered Fine Fine
Colors
What are the original English Springer Spaniel, Irish Setter and Pug color?
Black
Tan
White
Liver
Red
Mahogany
Black
Fawn
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug? English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug grooming comparison:
Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Pug requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug? English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or {name3 shedding:
English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Irish Setter dogs shed moderately.
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Pug dogs shed above average.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug?
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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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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Hypoallergenic
English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug 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 Irish Setter vs Pug?

Medium

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

High 🔼

The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Pug has a high 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 Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Pug is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Irish Setter dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Pug dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug? Which dog is more friendly?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Irish Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Pug dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pug dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Irish Setter dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Pug dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Springer Spaniel or Irish Setter or Pug?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Irish Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Pug dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug?
Yes
English Springer Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Irish Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Pug dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Irish Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Pug 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.
Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pugs are usually recommended for elderly people.

English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug 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 Irish Setter or Pug? Which is better for autism?

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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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 Irish Setter vs Pug?

Not really

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

Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Pug 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.

English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug 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 Irish Setter and Pug have?
4-10 puppies 7-10 puppies 2-4 puppies

English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Setter vs Pug 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 1878 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.
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 Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section. Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.
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
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
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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