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English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz Comparison - Dog breed selector: Black and Tan Manchester or Snap Dog or Nihon Supittsu? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) Whippet Japanese Spitz
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Black and Tan Manchester
Manchester Terrier
Snap Dog
English Whippet
Nihon Supittsu
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz?
Small Medium Small
Weight
Which is heavier, English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Whippet? English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz weight comparison:
6-8 pounds (2.5-3.5 kg) 25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg) 11-20 pounds (5-10 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
7 pounds (3 kg) 25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg) 15.5 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz? English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz height comparison:
Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm) 12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) 13.5 inches (34 cm)

English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz? Which is more expensive?
$600-$1000 $800-$1200 $500-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.
Average: The Japanese Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.

English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz intelligence:
Smart: The English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs have great intelligence.
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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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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz trainability comparison.
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs are easy to train.
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Whippet dogs are easy to train.
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Japanese Spitz dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz?
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Whippet dogs are average watchdogs.
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Japanese Spitz dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Japanese Spitz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz? English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz behavior/temperament comparison:
Alert
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Outright
Companionable
Adaptable
Quiet
Playful
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Proud
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: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Japanese Spitz 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 Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz?
Average to High: English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Japanese Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz social needs comparison:
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs are a social breed.
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Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Japanese Spitz 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 Terrier (Black & Tan) is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home.
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Japanese Spitz 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 Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Japanese Spitz 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 Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz playfulness comparison:
Average: English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)s, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz?
Low to Average: The English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) rarely barks.
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Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal.
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A lot: Japanese Spitz is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz?
Apartment-friendly dog the English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Spitz breed.

English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Japanese Spitz dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz?
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Japanese Spitz dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Whippet bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

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

Low 🔽

The English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Japanese Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz mouthiness comparison:
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Japanese Spitz dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz?
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)s are commonly healthy dogs.
The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Japanese Spitz 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 Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz health problems comparison:
No data available Heart Murmurs
Hypothyroidism
Von Willebrand's Disease
Heart Problems
Deafness
Vaccination Sensitivity
Drug Sensitivity
Arthritis
Kidney Issues
Addison's Disease
Patellar Luxation
Runny Eyes
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Japanese Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan), Whippet and Japanese Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
14-16 years
The average lifespan of English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan): 15 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
10-16 years
The average lifespan of Japanese Spitz: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Japanese Spitz can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz? English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz energy level comparison:
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Japanese Spitz 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 Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs have an average exercise need.
Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.
Japanese Spitz dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz?
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.
Japanese Spitz dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz?
1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 2 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 Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)'s weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics.
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Low to Average: The Japanese Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz coat comparison:
Flat
Close Fitting
Fine
Short
Close in texture
Thick
Colors
What are the original English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan), Whippet and Japanese Spitz color?
Black
Black & Tan
Black
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Fawn
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz? English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz grooming comparison:
Effortless: The English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming.
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Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz? English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or {name3 shedding:
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs shed none to minimal.
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Whippet dogs are low shedders.
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Japanese Spitz dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz?
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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz 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 Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz?

Medium

The English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Japanese Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Japanese Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Japanese Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Japanese Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz?
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Japanese Spitz dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz?
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Japanese Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz?
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Japanese Spitz dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz?
Yes
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Japanese Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Japanese Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)s are commonly okay with elderly people.
Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.
Japanese Spitzs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz 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 Terrier (Black & Tan) or Whippet or Japanese Spitz? 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 Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz?

Not really

English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

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

Japanese Spitz 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 Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz 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 Terrier (Black & Tan) and Whippet and Japanese Spitz have?
2-4 puppies 4-8 puppies 1-6 puppies

English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Whippet vs Japanese Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
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
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club

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