Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel Comparison – Which dog is better Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen or English Water Dog?

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Name	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen	English Water Spaniel
Origins	France	United Kingdom
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Extinct
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Small Vendeen Basset	English Water Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel? Is the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen bigger than the English Water Spaniel breed? Is a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen smaller than an English Water Spaniel?	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel? Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel weight comparison:	31-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	35.5 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel? Is a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen taller than an English Water Spaniel?	13-15 inches (34-38 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	14 inches (36 cm)	Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen and English Water Spaniel?	$1200-$1600	Unavailable
Availability Which is easier to get, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel?	Frequent: The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is easier than average to get.	Unavailable: This dog breed, unfortunately, is no longer available, it may even be extinct.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel smarter? Which is best? Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Very smart: English Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel trainability comparison. What's the difference between Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel?	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	English Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel?	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	English Water Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	English Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel? Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Independent Happy Intelligent Friendly Lively Extroverted	Energetic Alert Intelligent Trainable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel?	High: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: English Water Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel social needs comparison:	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	English Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel?	The wanderlust potential of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the English Water Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel? Which can be better for hunting?	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	English Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel playfulness comparison:	The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a playful breed. See more.	The English Water Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel?	Average to High: The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The English Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel?	Apartment-friendly dog the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen breed.	Very house-friendly dog the English Water Spaniel breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	English Water Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	English Water Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen more dangerous than an English Water Spaniel?	Low 🔽 The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The English Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel mouthiness comparison:	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	English Water Spaniel dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel?	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are commonly healthy dogs.	English Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel?	Rare The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The English Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen and English Water Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen and English Water Spaniel?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen: 15 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of English Water Spaniel: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel? Does the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen breed eat more than the English Water Spaniel breed?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The English Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel coat comparison:	Wiry Shaggy	Curly Waterproof
Colors What are the original Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen and English Water Spaniel color? Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel color comparison:	Black & Tan White & Gray White & Orange White & Black White Black & Tan	Reddish Dark Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel? Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel grooming comparison:	Average: The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel? Do Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs shed more than English Water Spaniel dogs?	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs shed moderately. See more.	English Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel?	Medium ⏺ The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The English Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel?	The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The English Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs are generally with other pets.	English Water Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	English Water Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel?	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	English Water Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel?	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs are average friendly towards cats.	English Water Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel? Can a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen and an English Water Spaniel be friends? Do Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs get along with English Water Spaniel dogs?	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	English Water Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel?	No Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes English Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are usually recommended for elderly people.	English Water Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or English Water Spaniel? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel?	Not really Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes English Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen and English Water Spaniel have? Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel litter size comparison:	4-5 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs English Water Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1990 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	No data available

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