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English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested Comparison - Dog breed selector: King Charles Spaniel or Japanese Spaniel or Crested? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Toy Spaniel Japanese Chin Chinese Crested
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
King Charles Spaniel Japanese Spaniel
Chin
Crested
Puff
Chinese Crested
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested? Which is the smallest dog, English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested?
Small Small Small
Weight
Which is heavier, English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Japanese Chin? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested weight comparison:
Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg) 4-15 pounds (2-7 kg) 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg) 9.5 pounds (4.5 kg) 8 pounds (4 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested height comparison:
12-13 inches (30-33 cm) 7-11 inches (18-28 cm) 10-13 inches (21-33 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
12.5 inches (31.5 cm) 9 inches (23 cm) 11.5 inches (29 cm)

English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1500 $300-$500 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested?
Frequent: The English Toy Spaniel is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Japanese Chin is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Chinese Crested is quite easy to get.

English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Trainability
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested trainability comparison.
English Toy Spaniel dogs are quite easy to train.
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Japanese Chin dogs are quite easy to train.
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Chinese Crested dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested?
English Toy Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Japanese Chin dogs are average watchdogs.
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Chinese Crested dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
English Toy Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Japanese Chin dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Chinese Crested dogs are average defenders.
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English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Loving
Happy
Affectionate
Gentle
Reserved
Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Playful
Happy
Alert
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sweet
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
English Toy Spaniel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Japanese Chin dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Chinese Crested 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 Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested?
High: English Toy Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Japanese Chin dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Chinese Crested dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested social needs comparison:
English Toy Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Japanese Chin dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Chinese Crested 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 Toy Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Japanese Chin dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Chinese Crested dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
English Toy Spaniel 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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Japanese Chin 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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Chinese Crested dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested playfulness comparison:
Average: English Toy Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Japanese Chins, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Chinese Cresteds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested?
Average to High: The English Toy Spaniel is a vocal breed.
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Low: The Japanese Chin barks none to minimal.
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Low to Average: The Chinese Crested rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested?
Very house-friendly dog the English Toy Spaniel breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Chin breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Chinese Crested breed.

English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

English Toy Spaniel bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Japanese Chin bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Chinese Crested bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

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

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The Japanese Chin has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested?
English Toy Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Japanese Chin is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Chinese Crested is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested health problems comparison:
Legg-perthes Disease
Open Fontanel
Patellar Luxation
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Umbilical Hernias
Retinal Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Cryptorchidism
Cleft Palate
Hydrocephalus
Seborrhea
Fused Toes
Cataracts
Heart Murmurs
Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Eye Problems
Epilepsy
Entropion
Heart Disease
Epilepsy
Deafness
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Loose Teeth
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The English Toy Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Japanese Chin should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Chinese Crested should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested lifespan comparison. How long do English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Chin and Chinese Crested breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of English Toy Spaniel: 12 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Japanese Chin: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Chinese Crested: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested?
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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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested energy level comparison:
English Toy Spaniel dogs are low-energy dogs.
Japanese Chin dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Chinese Crested dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Toy Spaniel dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Japanese Chin dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Chinese Crested dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested?
English Toy Spaniel dogs need a lot of sleep.
Japanese Chin dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Chinese Crested dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested?
0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/4 to 1 cup 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 Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the English Toy Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Japanese Chin has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Chinese Crested has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested coat comparison:
Feathered Feathered Silky
Thick
Double
Hairless
Colors
What are the original English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Chin and Chinese Crested color?
Blenheim
Ruby
Black & Tan
Black & White
Black
White
Sable
Lemon
Black
Blue
Cream
White
Chocolate
Palomino
Apricot
Slate
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested grooming comparison:
Average: The English Toy Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Japanese Chin requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Chinese Crested requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested? English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or {name3 shedding:
English Toy Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Japanese Chin dogs shed moderately.
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Chinese Crested dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested?
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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1-2 weeks
Very frequent. This breed has famously high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 1-2 weeks.
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Hypoallergenic
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested 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 Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested?

Medium

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

Medium

The Japanese Chin has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Chinese Crested has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The English Toy Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Japanese Chin is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Chinese Crested is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
English Toy Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Japanese Chin dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Chinese Crested dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested? Which dog is more friendly?
English Toy Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Japanese Chin dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Chinese Crested dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested?
English Toy Spaniel dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Japanese Chin dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Chinese Crested dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested?
English Toy Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Japanese Chin dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Chinese Crested dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested?
English Toy Spaniel dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Japanese Chin dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Chinese Crested dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested?
Yes
English Toy Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Japanese Chin dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Chinese Crested dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
English Toy Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Japanese Chin is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Chinese Crested is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
English Toy Spaniels are commonly okay with elderly people.
Japanese Chins are not the best breed for elderly people.
Chinese Cresteds are usually recommended for elderly people.

English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested 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 Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Chinese Crested? 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?

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.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

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

Not really

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

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested?

Not really

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

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

Chinese Crested 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 Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested 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 Toy Spaniel and Japanese Chin and Chinese Crested have?
3-5 puppies 1-3 puppies 2-5 puppies

English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Chinese Crested Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Japan Chin and Pekingese section. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
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
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
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

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