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Name	Small Munsterlander	American Water Spaniel	Finnish Spitz
Origins	Germany	United States	Finland
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Heidewachtel Munster Munsterlander Small Munsterlander Spion Vorstehhund Kleiner Münsterländer	American Brown Spaniel American Brown Water Spaniel	Finnish Hunting Dog Finnish Spets Finsk Spets Loulou Finois Suomalainen Pystykorva Suomenpystykorva Barking Bird Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel? Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz weight comparison:	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 52.5 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	35 pounds (15.5 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg)
Height Which is taller, Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz? Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz height comparison:	Male: 20–22 inches (50–56 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm)	15-18 inches (36-46 cm)	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20.5 inches (53.5 cm)	16.5 inches (41 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$800-$1000	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz?	Frequent: The Small Munsterlander is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The American Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.

Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz trainability comparison.	Small Munsterlander dogs are very easy to train. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz?	Small Munsterlander dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Small Munsterlander dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz? Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz behavior/temperament comparison:	Happy Intelligent Affectionate Strong Willed Attentive Trainable	Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Obedient Trainable	Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Loyal Vocal
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Small Munsterlander dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: American Water Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz?	High: Small Munsterlander dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: American Water Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz social needs comparison:	Small Munsterlander dogs are a social breed. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Small Munsterlander is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Small Munsterlander 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.	American Water Spaniel dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Finnish Spitz 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz playfulness comparison:	The Small Munsterlander is a playful breed. See more.	The American Water Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz?	Average: The Small Munsterlander barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The American Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Small Munsterlander breed.	Very house-friendly dog the American Water Spaniel breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.
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Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Small Munsterlander dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Water Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz?	Small Munsterlander 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.	American Water Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Finnish Spitz 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.

Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Small Munsterlander bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The American Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz mouthiness comparison:	Small Munsterlander dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz?	Small Munsterlanders tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The American Water Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Skin Irritation Ear Infections Vision Problems	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Degenerative Myelopathy Distichiasis Mitral Valve Disease	Eye Problems Joint Problems Epilepsy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Small Munsterlander should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The American Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do Small Munsterlander, American Water Spaniel and Finnish Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Small Munsterlander: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of American Water Spaniel: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz? Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz energy level comparison:	Small Munsterlander dogs are high-energy dogs.	American Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Small Munsterlander dogs need a lot of exercises.	American Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz?	Small Munsterlander dogs don't need too much sleep.	American Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz?	1.5 to 2.5 cups 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.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Small Munsterlander has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The American Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz coat comparison:	Dense Thick	Curly	Dense Thick Double
Colors What are the original Small Munsterlander, American Water Spaniel and Finnish Spitz color?	White & Brown	Brown Liver Chocolate	Red Gold
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz? Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz grooming comparison:	Average: The Small Munsterlander requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The American Water Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz? Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or {name3 shedding:	Small Munsterlander dogs shed moderately. See more.	American Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz?	6-8 weeks 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz?	Low 🔽 The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Small Munsterlander is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The American Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Small Munsterlander dogs are generally with other pets.	American Water Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?	Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	American Water Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz?	Small Munsterlander dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	American Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz?	Small Munsterlander dogs are average friendly towards cats.	American Water Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz?	Small Munsterlander dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	American Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz?	Yes Small Munsterlander dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Finnish Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Small Munsterlander is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Small Munsterlanders are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	American Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz 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.	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: Small Munsterlander or American Water Spaniel or Finnish Spitz? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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: Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz?	Not really Small Munsterlander breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes American Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like 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.	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz 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. See more.	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 Small Munsterlander and American Water Spaniel and Finnish Spitz have?	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Small Munsterlander vs American Water Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1940 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club

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