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French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel Comparison - Dog breed selector: Canadian Setter or Welsh Cocker Spaniel or Bog Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel breeds.
Canadian Setter
French Setter
Epagneul Français
Welsh Cocker Spaniel
Welsh Starter
Welshie
Welsh Springer
Bog Dog
Rat Tail Spaniel
Shannon Spaniel
Whiptail
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel? Compare adult weight ranges.
44-55 pounds (20-25 kg) Male: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg), Female: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg) 45-65 pounds (20-30 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
49.5 pounds (22.5 kg) Male: 42.5 pounds (19 kg), Female: 40 pounds (18 kg) 55 pounds (25 kg)
Height
Which is taller, French Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel or Irish Water Spaniel? French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm) Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm) 20-23 inches (51-58 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm) Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm) 21.5 inches (54.5 cm)

French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $1200-$1400 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, French Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel or Irish Water Spaniel?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Frequent: The Welsh Springer Spaniel is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.

French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which is easiest to train?
French Spaniel dogs are hard to train.
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Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed is most alert?
French Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed is most protective?
French Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel? Compare temperaments.
Loving
Energetic
Intelligent
Adaptable
Calm
Tough
Active
Playful
Stubborn
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Active
Clownish
Alert
Intelligent
Quick
Inquisitive
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: French Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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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 Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel?
High: French Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel social needs comparison:
French Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
French Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Irish Water Spaniel 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 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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Welsh Springer 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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Irish Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The French Spaniel rarely barks.
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Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed is most playful?
Average: French Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the French Spaniel breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Welsh Springer Spaniel breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.

French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed is most flexible?
Average: French Spaniel dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Welsh Springer Spaniel 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.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: French Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel or Irish Water Spaniel?
French Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.

French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The French Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Welsh Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Between 200 and 400 PSI

French Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Welsh Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed lives longest?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of French Spaniel: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Welsh Springer Spaniel: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. 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 Welsh Springer Spaniel 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 Irish Water Spaniel 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 Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which has fewer health issues?
French Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Welsh Springer Spaniel 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.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The French Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Welsh Springer Spaniel 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).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel health problems comparison:
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Glaucoma
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French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which breed is most active?
French Spaniel dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: French Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel or Irish Water Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
French Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: French Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel or Irish Water Spaniel?
French Spaniel dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.

French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the French Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Welsh Springer Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Irish Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which needs most food?
2-3 cup a day high-quality dry food formulated for adult dogs and made with high-quality animal proteins, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. What colors are available?
White
Liver
Red
White
Brown
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which requires most maintenance?
Easy to groom: The French Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which drools least?
The French Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The French Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

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

Medium

The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Wavy
Glossy
Silky
Soft
Straight
Dense
Curly
Tight
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which requires most frequent baths?
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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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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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 Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel or Irish Water Spaniel? French Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
French Spaniel dogs are heavy shedders.
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Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal.
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French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which is best with kids?
French Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
French Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly French Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel or Irish Water Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?
French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly French Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel or Irish Water Spaniel?
French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly French Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel or Irish Water Spaniel?
French Spaniel dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly 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: French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel?
No
French Spaniel dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Welsh Springer Spaniel 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?
No
French Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Welsh Springer Spaniel 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?
French Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Welsh Springer Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Irish Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

French Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. 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 Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. 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 Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. 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 Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

Welsh Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. 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 Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. 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 Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which has most puppies?
3-7 puppies 6-8 puppies 4-12 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. 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 Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. 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 Spaniel vs Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Irish Water Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1914 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for French Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs 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 Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel. Which has most recognition?
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