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French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: French Brittany or Schnauzer or Cao De Agua? Find the right dog for you

"Find similarities and differences between French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog" Compare French Brittany and Standard Schnauzer. Which is better: French Brittany or Standard Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog?
 
 
 
Name French Brittany Standard Schnauzer Portuguese Water Dog
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog breeds.
No data available Schnauzer
Wirehair Pinscher
Mittelschnauzer
Cao De Agua
Portie
Water Dog
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg) Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, French Brittany or Standard Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog? French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog height comparison:
Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm) Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)

French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Find price differences between these breeds.
$700-$800 $1200-$1500 $2500-$2800
Availability
Which is easier to get, French Brittany or Standard Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog?
Average: The French Brittany is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.

French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed ranks highest?
Low: The French Brittany is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is easiest to train?
French Brittany dogs are very easy to train.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most alert?
French Brittany dogs are average watchdogs.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most protective?
French Brittany dogs are average defenders.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders.
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French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog? Compare temperaments.
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Social
Playful
Intelligent
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Good-natured
Intelligent
Docile
Obedient
Brave
Impetuous
Quarrelsome
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog?
High: French Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog social needs comparison:
French Brittany dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed.
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Portuguese Water Dog 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 French Brittany is strong enough to escape from home.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
French Brittany 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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Standard Schnauzer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Portuguese Water Dog 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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French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The French Brittany barks occasionally.
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Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most playful?
The French Brittany is a highly playful breed.
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The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep French Brittany indoors.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Standard Schnauzer indoors.
Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.

French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most flexible?
French Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Standard Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: French Brittany or Standard Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Standard Schnauzer 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.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The French Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which uses mouth most during play?
French Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

French Brittany bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Standard Schnauzer bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.

French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of French Brittany: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which handles climate changes best?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Standard Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has fewer health issues?
The French Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The French Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Standard Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog health problems comparison:
Ear Infections
Epilepsy
Eye Problems
Familial Inherited Renal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Hip Dysplasia
Follicular Dermatitis
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Entropion
Ectropion
Distichiasis
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Addison's Disease
Megaesophagus
Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd)
Abnormally Small Eyes
GM-1 Storage Disease
Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Colitis
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
Lymphangiectasia

French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most active?
French Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.
Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: French Brittany or Standard Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
French Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.
Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: French Brittany or Standard Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog?
French Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.
Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.

French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The French Brittany has an average risk for obesity.
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Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which needs most food?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. What colors are available?
White
Orange
Liver
Roan
Black
Pepper
Salt
Black
White
Brown
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which requires most maintenance?
Easy to groom: The French Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which drools least?
The French Brittany is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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The Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The French Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense Wiry Curly
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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8-12 weeks
Very 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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more French Brittany or Standard Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog? French Brittany or Standard Schnauzer or {name3 shedding:
French Brittany dogs are low shedders.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best with kids?
French Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
French Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
Standard Schnauzer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly French Brittany or Standard Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is more friendly?
French Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Standard Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly French Brittany or Standard Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog?
French Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Standard Schnauzer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly French Brittany or Standard Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog?
French Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog?
Yes
French Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Standard Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
French Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Standard Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
French Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Standard Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best suited for service work?

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 Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has most military use?

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.

French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has most puppies?
1-11 puppies 4-8 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. What's recommended?

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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French Brittany vs Standard Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of French Brittany, Standard Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has most recognition?
No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
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
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The Kennel Club

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