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Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bog Dog or Chesapeake or Dutch Spaniel? Find the right dog for you

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Name Irish Water Spaniel Chesapeake Bay Retriever Wetterhoun
OriginsIreland flagIreland United States flagUnited States Netherlands flagNetherlands
Group Gun Dog Gun Dog Gun Dog
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bog Dog
Rat Tail Spaniel
Shannon Spaniel
Whiptail
Chesapeake
Chessie
Dutch Spaniel
Otterhoun
Frisian Water Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun? Which is the smallest dog, Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun?
Medium Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Chesapeake Bay Retriever? Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun weight comparison:
45-65 pounds (20-30 kg) Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) 55-77 pounds (25-35 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
55 pounds (25 kg) Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) 66 pounds (30 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun? Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun height comparison:
20-23 inches (51-58 cm) Male: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm) 21.5-23 inches (55-59 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
21.5 inches (54.5 cm) Male: 24.5 inches (62 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) 21.14 inches (57 cm)

Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $500-$600 $500-$700
Availability
Which is easier to get, Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun?
Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is quite easy to get.
Average: The Wetterhoun is a commonly available dog breed.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun intelligence:
Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun trainability comparison.
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are quite easy to train.
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Wetterhoun dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Wetterhoun dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Wetterhoun dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun? Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Clownish
Alert
Intelligent
Quick
Inquisitive
Happy
Protective
Intelligent
Affectionate
Dominant
Quiet
Stubborn
Quiet
Reserved
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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Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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: Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun?
Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: Wetterhoun dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun social needs comparison:
Irish Water Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Wetterhoun dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is strong enough to escape from home.
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Wetterhoun dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever 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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Wetterhoun 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 vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun playfulness comparison:
The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a playful breed.
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Wetterhouns are not the most playful dog breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun?
Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average: The Chesapeake Bay Retriever barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Wetterhoun rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun?
It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Chesapeake Bay Retriever breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Wetterhoun breed.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Chesapeake Bay Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Wetterhoun bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Irish Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Wetterhoun has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun mouthiness comparison:
Irish Water Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Wetterhoun dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun health comparison. Which is the healthier: Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun?
Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Wetterhouns tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
No data available
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Irish Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Wetterhoun should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun lifespan comparison. How long do Irish Water Spaniel, Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Wetterhoun breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Chesapeake Bay Retriever: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Wetterhoun: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun?
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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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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Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun? Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun energy level comparison:
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Wetterhoun dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Wetterhoun dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Wetterhoun dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun?
2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Irish Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Wetterhoun has an average risk for obesity.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun coat comparison:
Dense
Curly
Tight
Waterproof Curly
Thick
Smooth
Coarse
Colors
What are the original Irish Water Spaniel, Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Wetterhoun color?
Brown Brown
Deadgrass
Light
Sedge
Black
White
Liver
Roan
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun? Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Chesapeake Bay Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Wetterhoun requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun? Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal.
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Wetterhoun dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun?
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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Hypoallergenic
Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun?

Medium

The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Wetterhoun has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is an average drooler.
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The Wetterhoun is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.
Wetterhoun dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun? Which dog is more friendly?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Wetterhoun dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Wetterhoun dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Wetterhoun dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Wetterhoun dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun?
Yes
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Wetterhoun dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Irish Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Wetterhoun is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Irish Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Wetterhouns are usually recommended for elderly people.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Irish Water Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever or Wetterhoun? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

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

Not really

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

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun?

Yes

Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Chesapeake Bay Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Wetterhoun breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Irish Water Spaniel and Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Wetterhoun have?
4-12 puppies 7-9 puppies 3-7 puppies

Irish Water Spaniel vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Wetterhoun Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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?
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
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club

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