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English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond Comparison - Dog breed selector: Springer Spaniel or Heidewachtel or Drent? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Springer Spaniel Small Munsterlander Drentsche Patrijshond
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Springer Spaniel Heidewachtel
Munster
Munsterlander
Small Munsterlander
Spion
Vorstehhund
Kleiner Münsterländer
Drent
Drentsche Patrijshond
Dutch Partridge Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond? Which is the smallest dog, English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond?
Medium Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Small Munsterlander? English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond weight comparison:
Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg) Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) Male: 48-73 pounds (21.5-33 kg), Female: 46-71 pounds (21-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg) Male: 52.5 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg) Male: 60.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 58.5 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond? English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond height comparison:
Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm) Male: 20–22 inches (50–56 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm) Male: 23–25 inches (58–63 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (55–60 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm) Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20.5 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 23–25 inches (58–63 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (55–60 cm)

English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond? Which is more expensive?
$700-$800 $800-$1000 $500-$700
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond?
Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Small Munsterlander 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 Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond intelligence:
Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Drentsche Patrijshond dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond trainability comparison.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Small Munsterlander dogs are very easy to train.
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Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Small Munsterlander dogs are average watchdogs.
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Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond? 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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Small Munsterlander dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond? English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful
Happy
Intelligent
Affectionate
Strong
Willed
Attentive
Trainable
Intelligent
Obedient
Loyal
Tempered
Sweet
Fearless
Companionable
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: Small Munsterlander dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Drentsche Patrijshond dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond?
High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Small Munsterlander dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond social needs comparison:
English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Small Munsterlander dogs are a social breed.
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Drentsche Patrijshond 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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The wanderlust potential of the Small Munsterlander is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Drentsche Patrijshond 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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Small Munsterlander 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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Drentsche Patrijshond dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond playfulness comparison:
The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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The Small Munsterlander is a playful breed.
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The Drentsche Patrijshond is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond?
Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average: The Small Munsterlander barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Drentsche Patrijshond rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond?
Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Small Munsterlander breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Drentsche Patrijshond breed in the home.

English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond 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.
Small Munsterlander dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Drentsche Patrijshond dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond?
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.
Small Munsterlander 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.
Drentsche Patrijshond 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 Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Small Munsterlander bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Drentsche Patrijshond 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 Small Munsterlander has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond?
English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Small Munsterlanders tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Ear Infections
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)
Hip Dysplasia
Skin Irritation
Ear Infections
Vision Problems
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Hereditary Stomatocytosis
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).
Frequent
The Small Munsterlander should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The Drentsche Patrijshond should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond lifespan comparison. How long do English Springer Spaniel, Small Munsterlander and Drentsche Patrijshond 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 Small Munsterlander: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Drentsche Patrijshond: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond?
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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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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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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English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond? English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond energy level comparison:
English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Small Munsterlander dogs are high-energy dogs.
Drentsche Patrijshond dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Small Munsterlander dogs need a lot of exercises.
Drentsche Patrijshond dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond?
English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Small Munsterlander dogs don't need too much sleep.
Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond?
3 to 4.5 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. 4 to 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 Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Small Munsterlander has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Drentsche Patrijshond's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond coat comparison:
Feathered Dense
Thick
Dense
Waterproof
Straight
Colors
What are the original English Springer Spaniel, Small Munsterlander and Drentsche Patrijshond color?
Black
Tan
White
Liver
White & Brown White
Brown
Orange
Tricolor
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond? English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond grooming comparison:
Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Small Munsterlander requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Drentsche Patrijshond requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond? English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or {name3 shedding:
English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Small Munsterlander dogs shed moderately.
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Drentsche Patrijshond dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Springer Spaniel or Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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Hypoallergenic
English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond 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 Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond?

Medium

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

Low 🔽

The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Drentsche Patrijshond 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 Small Munsterlander is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Drentsche Patrijshond is an average drooler.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond Good With Comparison

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

English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond 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 Small Munsterlander or Drentsche Patrijshond? 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 Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond?

Not really

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

Small Munsterlander breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Drentsche Patrijshond breed usually likes 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 Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond 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 Small Munsterlander and Drentsche Patrijshond have?
4-10 puppies 4-6 puppies 2-7 puppies

English Springer Spaniel vs Small Munsterlander vs Drentsche Patrijshond Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. 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. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing 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
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Foundation Stock Service
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Foundation Stock Service

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