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Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog Comparison - Dog breed selector: NI dog or Épagneul Picard or Saarloos Wolfhound? Find the right dog for you

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Name Northern Inuit Dog Picardy Spaniel Saarloos Wolfdog
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Group Guard Dogs Gun Dog Working Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
NI dog Épagneul Picard Saarloos Wolfhound
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog breed type comparison:
Cross Breed Purebred Cross Breed

Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog? Which is the smallest dog, Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog?
Large
Giant
Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Picardy Spaniel? Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog weight comparison:
Male: 79-110 pounds (36-50 kg), Female: 55-84 pounds (25-38 kg) 44–55 lbs (20–25 kg) 79-90 pounds (36-41 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 94.5 pounds (43 kg), Female: 69.5 pounds (31.5 kg) 44–55 lbs (20–25 kg) 84.5 pounds (38.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog? Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog height comparison:
Male: 23-32 inches (58-81 cm), Female: 23-28 inches (58-71 cm) 22–24 inches (56–61 cm) 24-29.5 inches (60-75 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm), Female: 25.5 inches (64.5 cm) 22–24 inches (56–61 cm) 24-29.5 inches (67.5 cm)

Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $600-$800 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Average: The Saarloos Wolfdog is a commonly available dog breed.

Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog intelligence:
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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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog trainability comparison.
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Picardy Spaniel dogs are very easy to train.
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Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog?
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Picardy Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Northern Inuit Dog dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Picardy Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Saarloos Wolfdog dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog? Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog behavior/temperament comparison:
Friendly
Gentle
Calm
Familiar
Dependable
Active
Energetic
Affectionate
Devoted
Trainable
Companionable
Independent
Energetic
Reliable
Devoted
Lively
Proud
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Northern Inuit Dog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Picardy Spaniel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Saarloos Wolfdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog?
Average to High: Northern Inuit Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Picardy Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog social needs comparison:
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Picardy Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Northern Inuit Dog dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the Picardy Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Saarloos Wolfdog 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?
Northern Inuit Dog dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Picardy Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Saarloos Wolfdog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog playfulness comparison:
Average: Northern Inuit Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Picardy Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Saarloos Wolfdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog?
Average: The Northern Inuit Dog barks occasionally.
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Average: The Picardy Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average: The Saarloos Wolfdog barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog?
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 Northern Inuit Dog indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Picardy Spaniel breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Saarloos Wolfdog breed in the home.

Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Northern Inuit Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Picardy Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Saarloos Wolfdog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog?
Northern Inuit Dog dogs handle alone time quite well.
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.
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs handle alone time quite well.

Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Northern Inuit Dog bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Picardy Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

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

Low 🔽

The Northern Inuit Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Picardy Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Saarloos Wolfdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog mouthiness comparison:
Northern Inuit Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Picardy Spaniel dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Saarloos Wolfdog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog?
The Northern Inuit Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Picardy Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Saarloos Wolfdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog health problems comparison:
Addison's Disease
Epilepsy
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections No data available
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Northern Inuit Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Picardy Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Saarloos Wolfdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog lifespan comparison. How long do Northern Inuit Dog, Picardy Spaniel and Saarloos Wolfdog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Northern Inuit Dog: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Picardy Spaniel: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Saarloos Wolfdog: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog?
Prefers cold weather
The Northern Inuit Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Saarloos Wolfdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog?
5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 2.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Northern Inuit Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Picardy Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Saarloos Wolfdog has an average risk for obesity.
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Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog coat comparison:
Dense Feathered Dense
Colors
What are the original Northern Inuit Dog, Picardy Spaniel and Saarloos Wolfdog color?
Black
Gray
White
Sable
Gray
Brown
Black
Tan
Blue
White
Silver
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog? Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog grooming comparison:
Average: The Northern Inuit Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Picardy Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Saarloos Wolfdog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog? Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Northern Inuit Dog dogs shed moderately.
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Picardy Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Saarloos Wolfdog dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog 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, Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog?

Medium

The Northern Inuit Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Picardy Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Saarloos Wolfdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Northern Inuit Dog is an average drooler.
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The Picardy Spaniel is an average drooler.
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The Saarloos Wolfdog is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Picardy Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog? Which dog is more friendly?
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Picardy Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog?
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Picardy Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog?
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Picardy Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog?
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Picardy Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog?
Yes
Northern Inuit Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Picardy Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Northern Inuit Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Picardy Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Saarloos Wolfdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Northern Inuit Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Picardy Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Saarloos Wolfdogs are commonly okay with elderly people.

Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog 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: Northern Inuit Dog or Picardy Spaniel or Saarloos Wolfdog? 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: Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog?

Not really

Northern Inuit Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

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

Saarloos Wolfdog breed usually doesn't like 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.

Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog 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 Northern Inuit Dog and Picardy Spaniel and Saarloos Wolfdog have?
5-12 puppies 3-5 puppies 4-6 puppies

Northern Inuit Dog vs Picardy Spaniel vs Saarloos Wolfdog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
Dog Registry of America Inc. Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Continental Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
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