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Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bog Dog or Kishu Inu or Bleu Picard? Find the right dog for you

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Name Irish Water Spaniel Kishu Ken Blue Picardy Spaniel
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel breeds.
Bog Dog
Rat Tail Spaniel
Shannon Spaniel
Whiptail
Kishu Inu
Kishu
Bleu Picard
Épagneul Bleu de Picardie
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Medium Large
Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel? Compare adult weight ranges.
45-65 pounds (20-30 kg) 30-60 pounds (13-27 kg) 43-45 pounds (19-20 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
55 pounds (25 kg) 45 pounds (20 kg) 44 pounds (19.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Irish Water Spaniel or Kishu Ken or Blue Picardy Spaniel? Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel height comparison:
20-23 inches (51-58 cm) 17-22 inches (43-56 cm) 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
21.5 inches (54.5 cm) 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$1000 $300-$500 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Irish Water Spaniel or Kishu Ken or Blue Picardy Spaniel?
Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a commonly available dog breed.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which breed ranks highest?
Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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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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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which is easiest to train?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Kishu Ken dogs are hard to train.
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Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which breed is most alert?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Kishu Ken dogs are good watchdogs.
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Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which breed is most protective?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Kishu Ken dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel? Compare temperaments.
Active
Clownish
Alert
Intelligent
Quick
Inquisitive
Dignified
Alert
Docile
Faithful
Noble
Active
Playful
Protective
Gentle
Adaptable
Calm
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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Kishu Ken dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel?
Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Kishu Ken dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel social needs comparison:
Irish Water Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Kishu Ken dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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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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Kishu Ken dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Blue Picardy Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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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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Kishu Ken 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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Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low: The Kishu Ken barks none to minimal.
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Low to Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which breed is most playful?
The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed.
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Average: Kishu Kens, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.
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 Kishu Ken indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Blue Picardy Spaniel breed in the home.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which breed is most flexible?
Irish Water Spaniel dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Kishu Ken dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Irish Water Spaniel or Kishu Ken or Blue Picardy Spaniel?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Kishu Ken dogs handle alone time quite well.
Blue Picardy Spaniel 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.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

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

Low 🔽

The Kishu Ken has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Kishu Ken bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Blue Picardy Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which breed lives longest?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Kishu Ken: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Blue Picardy Spaniel: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which handles climate changes best?
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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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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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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which has fewer health issues?
Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Kishu Kens tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Blue Picardy Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Vet Care Frequency
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).
Frequent
The Kishu Ken should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Frequent
The Blue Picardy Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel health problems comparison:
No data available No data available Ear Infections

Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which is most prone to obesity?
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 Kishu Ken's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which needs most food?
2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. What colors are available?
Brown Black
Tan
Red
White
Brindle
Black
Gray
Speckled
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which requires most maintenance?
Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Advanced: The Kishu Ken requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Blue Picardy Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which drools least?
The Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Kishu Ken is an average drooler.
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The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

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

Medium

The Kishu Ken has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Blue Picardy Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Curly
Tight
Dense
Soft
Thick
Straight
Feathered
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy 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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Irish Water Spaniel or Kishu Ken or Blue Picardy Spaniel? Irish Water Spaniel or Kishu Ken or {name3 shedding:
Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal.
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Kishu Ken dogs shed moderately.
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Blue Picardy Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel Good With Comparison

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

Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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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 Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy 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 Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy 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.

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 Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy 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 Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which is best suited for water work?

Yes

Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Kishu Ken breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Blue Picardy Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy 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 Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy 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.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which has most puppies?
4-12 puppies 2-5 puppies, average 3 5-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy 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 Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy 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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Irish Water Spaniel vs Kishu Ken vs Blue Picardy Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Irish Water Spaniel, Kishu Ken, and Blue Picardy Spaniel. Which has most recognition?
No data available Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
American Rare Breed Association
Foundation Stock Service
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Continental Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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