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Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Continental Toy Spaniel or Borders or English (Toy) Terrier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Papillon Border Terrier Toy Manchester Terrier
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier breeds.
Continental Toy Spaniel
Epagneul Nain
Epagneul Nain Continental
Phalène
Squirrel Dog
Butterfly Dog
Borders English (Toy) Terrier
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which breed is the largest?
Small Small Small
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg) Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg) 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg) Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg) 8 pounds (3.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Papillon or Border Terrier or Toy Manchester Terrier? Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier height comparison:
Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm) Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm) 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm) Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm) 11 inches (27.5 cm)

Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Find price differences between these breeds.
$400-$600 $1200-$1400 $600-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Papillon or Border Terrier or Toy Manchester Terrier?
Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Terrier is quite easy to get.
Average: The Toy Manchester Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.

Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which breed ranks highest?
Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Border Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Toy Manchester Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which is easiest to train?
Papillon dogs are easy to train.
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Border Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Toy Manchester Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which breed is most alert?
Papillon dogs are average watchdogs.
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Border Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Toy Manchester Terrier dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which breed is most protective?
Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Border Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Toy Manchester Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier? Compare temperaments.
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Obedient
Outright
Tempered
Fearless
Energetic
Hunting
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Border Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Toy Manchester Terrier dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier?
High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Border Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Toy Manchester Terrier dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier social needs comparison:
Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Border Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Toy Manchester Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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The wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Toy Manchester Terrier 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?
Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Border Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Toy Manchester Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which breed is most vocal?
A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed.
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Average to High: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Toy Manchester Terrier barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which breed is most playful?
The Papillon is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Toy Manchester Terrier is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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 Papillon indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Border Terrier breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Toy Manchester Terrier breed in the home.

Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which breed is most flexible?
Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Border Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Toy Manchester Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Papillon or Border Terrier or Toy Manchester Terrier?
Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Toy Manchester Terrier 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.

Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Toy Manchester Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which uses mouth most during play?
Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Border Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Toy Manchester Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Papillon bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Border Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Toy Manchester Terrier bite force: Weak.

Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which breed lives longest?
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Terrier: 13 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Toy Manchester Terrier: 15 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Terrier 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 Toy Manchester Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which has fewer health issues?
The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Toy Manchester Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Border Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Toy Manchester Terrier 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: Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier health problems comparison:
Collapsed Trachea
Open Fontanel
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Hypoglycemia
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Cryptorchidism
Seizures
Malocclusions
Pulmonic Stenosis
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Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which breed is most active?
Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Border Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Toy Manchester Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Papillon or Border Terrier or Toy Manchester Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.
Border Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Toy Manchester Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Papillon or Border Terrier or Toy Manchester Terrier?
Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Border Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Toy Manchester Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Toy Manchester Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which needs most food?
1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Red
White
Sable
Lemon
Tan
Red
Blue
Grizzle
Wheaten
Tan
Black
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Toy Manchester Terrier requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which drools least?
The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Border Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Toy Manchester Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Toy Manchester Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Feathered Rough Flat
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which requires most frequent baths?
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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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 Papillon or Border Terrier or Toy Manchester Terrier? Papillon or Border Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Papillon dogs shed none to minimal.
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Border Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Toy Manchester Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which is best with kids?
Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Border Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Toy Manchester Terrier dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Border Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Toy Manchester Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Papillon or Border Terrier or Toy Manchester Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?
Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Toy Manchester Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Papillon or Border Terrier or Toy Manchester Terrier?
Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Border Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Toy Manchester Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Papillon or Border Terrier or Toy Manchester Terrier?
Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Border Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Toy Manchester Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier?
Yes
Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Border Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Toy Manchester Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Toy Manchester Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.
Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Toy Manchester Terriers are not the best breed for elderly people.

Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

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

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

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. 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 Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. 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 Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. 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 Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

Border Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Toy Manchester Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. 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 Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. 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.

Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which has most puppies?
2-4 puppies 2-8 puppies 2-4 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. 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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Papillon vs Border Terrier vs Toy Manchester Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Terrier & Toy breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section. Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Papillon, Border Terrier, and Toy Manchester Terrier. Which has most recognition?
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
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
Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc.
Club Espanol De Terriers
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