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Name	French Spaniel	Wire Fox Terrier	Chihuahua
Origins	France	England	Mexico
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canadian Setter French Setter Epagneul Français	Foxie Wire Hair Fox Terrier Wirehaired Terrier Wire Fox Terrier	Csivava Chihuahueño
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua? Which is the smallest dog, French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua?	Medium	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier? French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua weight comparison:	44-55 pounds (20-25 kg)	Male: 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	2-6 pounds (1-3 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	49.5 pounds (22.5 kg)	Male: 17.5 pounds (8 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)	4 pounds (2 kg)
Height Which is taller, French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua? French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)

French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$800-$1200	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua?	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 Wire Fox Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Chihuahua is quite easy to get.

French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua 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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua trainability comparison.	French Spaniel dogs are hard to train. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua?	French Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	French Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Chihuahua dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua? French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Energetic Intelligent Adaptable Calm Tough	Alert Intelligent Friendly Quick Bold Fearless Keen	Alert Courageous Intelligent Quick Devoted Lively
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. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Chihuahua dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua?	High: French Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Wire Fox Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Chihuahua dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua social needs comparison:	French Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Chihuahua dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
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. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Chihuahua dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
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. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Chihuahua 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua playfulness comparison:	Average: French Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Wire Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua?	Low to Average: The French Spaniel rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Wire Fox Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Chihuahua is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the French Spaniel breed.	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 Wire Fox Terrier indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Chihuahua breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ French Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Wire Fox Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chihuahua bite force: Weak.
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 French Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Wire Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua mouthiness comparison:	French Spaniel dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Chihuahua dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua health comparison. Which is the healthier: French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua?	French Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Wire Fox Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua health problems comparison:	No data available	Legg-perthes Disease Eye Problems Epilepsy Deafness Arthritis	Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Shivering
Veterinarian Visits 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 Wire Fox Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Chihuahua should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua lifespan comparison. How long do French Spaniel, Wire Fox Terrier and Chihuahua breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of French Spaniel: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wire Fox Terrier: 13 years	14-18 years The average lifespan of Chihuahua: 16 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua? French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua energy level comparison:	French Spaniel dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Chihuahua dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	French Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of exercises.	Chihuahua dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua?	French Spaniel dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Chihuahua dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua?	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 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the French Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Wire Fox Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Chihuahua has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua coat comparison:	Wavy Glossy	Wiry	Fine
Colors What are the original French Spaniel, Wire Fox Terrier and Chihuahua color?	White Liver	White White & Black White & Tan White & Black & Tan White & Tan & Black	Black Tan Red Cream Fawn Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua? French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The French Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Wire Fox Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua? French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or {name3 shedding:	French Spaniel dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Chihuahua 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: French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very 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 French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua?	Medium ⏺ The French Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Wire Fox Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The French Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Wire Fox Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chihuahua is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	French Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Chihuahua dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua? Which dog is more friendly?	French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua?	French Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua?	French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua?	French Spaniel dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua?	No French Spaniel dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Wire Fox Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chihuahua 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 Wire Fox Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chihuahua 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.	Wire Fox Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people.

French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua 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: French Spaniel or Wire Fox Terrier or Chihuahua? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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: French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua?	Not really French Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Wire Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chihuahua breed usually doesn't like 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.

French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua 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 French Spaniel and Wire Fox Terrier and Chihuahua have?	3-7 puppies	4-6 puppies	2-4 puppies
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French Spaniel vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua 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 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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