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Name	Finnish Spitz	Whippet	Irish Water Spaniel
Origins	Finland	England	Ireland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Finnish Hunting Dog Finnish Spets Finsk Spets Loulou Finois Suomalainen Pystykorva Suomenpystykorva Barking Bird Dog	Snap Dog English Whippet	Bog Dog Rat Tail Spaniel Shannon Spaniel Whiptail
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Whippet? Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel weight comparison:	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	45-65 pounds (20-30 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	33 pounds (15 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel? Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel height comparison:	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	20-23 inches (51-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	21.5 inches (54.5 cm)

Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$800-$1200	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel?	Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.

Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel trainability comparison.	Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel?	Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel? Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Loyal Vocal	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Active Clownish Alert Intelligent Quick Inquisitive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel?	High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel social needs comparison:	Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Finnish Spitz 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. See more.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel playfulness comparison:	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel?	A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel?	Finnish Spitz 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel mouthiness comparison:	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel?	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel health problems comparison:	Eye Problems Joint Problems Epilepsy	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Finnish Spitz 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.	Rare The Irish Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Finnish Spitz, Whippet and Irish Water Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel?	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Water Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel? Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel energy level comparison:	Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel?	Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel?	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel coat comparison:	Dense Thick Double	Fine Short Close in texture	Dense Curly Tight
Colors What are the original Finnish Spitz, Whippet and Irish Water Spaniel color?	Red Gold	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel? Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel grooming comparison:	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel? Finnish Spitz or Whippet or {name3 shedding:	Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel?	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel?	Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel?	Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel?	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel?	Yes Finnish Spitz 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 Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Finnish Spitz or Whippet or Irish Water Spaniel? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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: Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel?	Not really Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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.

Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Finnish Spitz and Whippet and Irish Water Spaniel have?	3-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-12 puppies
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Finnish Spitz vs Whippet vs Irish Water Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	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	No data available

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