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Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Deutsche Spitze or Alpenlandischer Spaniel or Da Kochyano Spay? Find the right dog for you

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Name Pomeranian Alpine Spaniel Afghan Hound
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Deutsche Spitze
Pom Pom
Spitz Enano
Spitz Nain
Zwergspitz
Zwers
Pom
Alpenlandischer Spaniel
Swiss Alpine Dog
Da Kochyano Spay
Eastern Greyhound
Persian Greyhound
Ogar Afgan
Sage Balochi
Tazhi Spay
Tazi
Baluchi Hound
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound? Which is the smallest dog, Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound?
Small Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Alpine Spaniel? Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound weight comparison:
3-7 pounds (1-3 kg) 88–100 pounds (40-45 kg) 50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)
Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
5 pounds (2 kg) 94 pounds (42.5 kg) 57 pounds (28 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound? Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound height comparison:
7-12 inches (18-30 cm) 24-38 inches (60-96 cm) 27-29 inches (69-74 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
9.5 inches (24 cm) 31 inches (78 cm) 28 inches (71.5 cm)

Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 Unavailable $2000-$2500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound?
Very frequent: The Pomeranian is quite easy to get.
Unavailable: This dog breed, unfortunately, is no longer available, it may even be extinct.
Very frequent: The Afghan Hound is quite easy to get.

Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound intelligence:
Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The Alpine Spaniel dogs have great intelligence.
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Low: The Afghan Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Trainability
Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound trainability comparison.
Pomeranian dogs are easy to train.
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Alpine Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Afghan Hound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound?
Pomeranian dogs are average watchdogs.
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Alpine Spaniel dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Afghan Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Pomeranian dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Alpine Spaniel dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Afghan Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound? Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Lively
Sociable
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted
Protective
Loyal
Territorial
Brave
Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Afghan Hound 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: Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound?
High: Pomeranian dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Alpine Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Afghan Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound social needs comparison:
Pomeranian dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Alpine Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Afghan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Pomeranian dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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The wanderlust potential of the Alpine Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Afghan Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Pomeranian dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Alpine Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Afghan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound playfulness comparison:
Average: Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Alpine Spaniel is a playful breed.
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Average: Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound?
Average to High: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed.
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A lot: Alpine Spaniel is a particularly loud breed.
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Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound?
Very house-friendly dog the Pomeranian breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alpine Spaniel breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Afghan Hound breed.

Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Pomeranian bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Alpine Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

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

Low 🔽

The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Alpine Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Afghan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound mouthiness comparison:
Pomeranian dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Alpine Spaniel dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Afghan Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound?
The Pomeranian is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Alpine Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Afghan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Collapsed Trachea
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy
Seizures
Dry Eye
Heatstroke
Heat Intolerance
No data available Cataracts
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Pomeranian should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Alpine Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Afghan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound lifespan comparison. How long do Pomeranian, Alpine Spaniel and Afghan Hound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Pomeranian: 14 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Alpine Spaniel: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Afghan Hound: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Pomeranian can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Alpine Spaniel can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound? Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound energy level comparison:
Pomeranian dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Alpine Spaniel dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Afghan Hound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Pomeranian dogs exercise need is minimal.
Alpine Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Afghan Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound?
Pomeranian dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Alpine Spaniel dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Afghan Hound dogs don't need too much sleep.

Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound?
Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 4 to 5 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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Pomeranian's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Alpine Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Low: The Afghan Hound has good luck with genetics.
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Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound coat comparison:
Fluffy Curly Fine
Colors
What are the original Pomeranian, Alpine Spaniel and Afghan Hound color?
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Orange
Tan
Red
Brown
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound? Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound grooming comparison:
Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Alpine Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound? Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Pomeranian dogs shed moderately.
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Alpine Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Afghan Hound dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound 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, Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound?

Medium

The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Alpine Spaniel has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Pomeranian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Alpine Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Afghan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound Good With Comparison

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

Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Yes

This breed makes good 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: Pomeranian or Alpine Spaniel or Afghan Hound? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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: Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound?

Not really

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

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

Afghan Hound 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.

Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound 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 Pomeranian and Alpine Spaniel and Afghan Hound have?
2-5 puppies 5-8 puppies 6-8 puppies

Pomeranian vs Alpine Spaniel vs Afghan Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.
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
Dog Registry of America Inc.
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
Canadian Canine Registry
No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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