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Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Heidewachtel or Springer Spaniel or Cao De Agua? Find the right dog for you

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Name Small Munsterlander English Springer Spaniel Portuguese Water Dog
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Heidewachtel
Munster
Munsterlander
Small Munsterlander
Spion
Vorstehhund
Kleiner Münsterländer
Springer Spaniel Cao De Agua
Portie
Water Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or English Springer Spaniel? Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog weight comparison:
Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg) Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 52.5 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg) Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg) Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog height comparison:
Male: 20–22 inches (50–56 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm) Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm) Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 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) Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm) Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)

Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $700-$800 $2500-$2800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
Frequent: The Small Munsterlander is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.

Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog trainability comparison.
Small Munsterlander dogs are very easy to train.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
Small Munsterlander dogs are average watchdogs.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? 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.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders.
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Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog behavior/temperament comparison:
Happy
Intelligent
Affectionate
Strong
Willed
Attentive
Trainable
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful
Intelligent
Docile
Obedient
Brave
Impetuous
Quarrelsome
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.
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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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog?
High: Small Munsterlander dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog social needs comparison:
Small Munsterlander dogs are a social breed.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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.
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The wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog playfulness comparison:
The Small Munsterlander is a playful breed.
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The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog?
Average: The Small Munsterlander barks occasionally.
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Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Small Munsterlander breed.
Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.

Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog 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.
English Springer Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
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.
English Springer 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.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Small Munsterlander bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

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The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of biting somebody.

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The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog mouthiness comparison:
Small Munsterlander dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog?
Small Munsterlanders tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
The Portuguese Water Dog 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: Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Skin Irritation
Ear Infections
Vision Problems
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Ear Infections
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Entropion
Ectropion
Distichiasis
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Addison's Disease
Megaesophagus
Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd)
Abnormally Small Eyes
GM-1 Storage Disease
Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Colitis
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
Lymphangiectasia
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.
Rare
The English Springer Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Small Munsterlander, English Springer Spaniel and Portuguese Water Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Small Munsterlander: 13 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog energy level comparison:
Small Munsterlander dogs are high-energy dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Small Munsterlander dogs need a lot of exercises.
English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
Small Munsterlander dogs don't need too much sleep.
English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.

Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 2.5 cup 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? Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Small Munsterlander has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog coat comparison:
Dense
Thick
Feathered Curly
Colors
What are the original Small Munsterlander, English Springer Spaniel and Portuguese Water Dog color?
White & Brown Black
Tan
White
Liver
Black
White
Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog grooming comparison:
Average: The Small Munsterlander requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Small Munsterlander dogs shed moderately.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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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
Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog 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, Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog?

Low 🔽

The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

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The Portuguese Water Dog has a low 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.
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The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog Good With Comparison

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

Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

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

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

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Small Munsterlander or English Springer Spaniel or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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 English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog?

Not really

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

English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes 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.

Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog 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 Small Munsterlander and English Springer Spaniel and Portuguese Water Dog have?
4-6 puppies 4-10 puppies 4-8 puppies

Small Munsterlander vs English Springer Spaniel vs Portuguese Water Dog 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 1910 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound 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 Flushing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water 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
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
Canadian Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The Kennel Club

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