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Name	Spinone Italiano	Tibetan Spaniel	Irish Terrier
Origins	Italy	Tibet	Ireland
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Group	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Italian Coarsehaired Pointer Italian Griffon Italian Wire-Haired Pointer Spinone Italian Spinone	Simkhyi Tibbie	Daredevil Irish Red Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier?	Large Medium	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Tibetan Spaniel? Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 50-70 pounds (22-31 kg)	9-15 pounds (4.1-6.8 kg)	25-27 pounds (11-12 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (26.5 kg)	12 pounds (4.1-6.8 kg)	26 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier? Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier height comparison:	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)

Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$800-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier?	Frequent: The Spinone Italiano is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Tibetan Spaniel is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Irish Terrier is easier than average to get.

Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. 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 Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier trainability comparison.	Spinone Italiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier?	Spinone Italiano dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Spinone Italiano dogs are average defenders. See more.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier? Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Friendly Docile Affectionate Patient Loyal Gentle	Aloof Independent Happy Intelligent Assertive Willful	Protective Intelligent Dominant Lively Trainable Respectful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Spinone Italiano dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Tibetan Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Irish Terrier 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: Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier?	Average to High: Spinone Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Tibetan Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Irish Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier social needs comparison:	Spinone Italiano dogs are a social breed. See more.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Spinone Italiano dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Spinone Italiano 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.	Tibetan Spaniel 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.	Irish Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier playfulness comparison:	Average: Spinone Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Tibetan Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier?	Low to Average: The Spinone Italiano rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Tibetan Spaniel rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier 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 Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Spinone Italiano indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Tibetan Spaniel breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Irish Terrier indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Spinone Italiano dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier?	Spinone Italiano 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.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Irish Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Spinone Italiano bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Tibetan Spaniel bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Terrier 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 Spinone Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Tibetan Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Spinone Italiano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier?	The Spinone Italiano is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Tibetan Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Irish Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier health problems comparison:	Bloat Cerebellar Ataxia	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Spinone Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Tibetan Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Irish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Spinone Italiano, Tibetan Spaniel and Irish Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Spinone Italiano: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Tibetan Spaniel: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Irish Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier?	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 warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1 to 1.5 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? Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Spinone Italiano has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Tibetan Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier coat comparison:	Wiry	Silky	Wiry Straight
Colors What are the original Spinone Italiano, Tibetan Spaniel and Irish Terrier color?	White Brown Orange Roan	Black Tan Red Cream White Silver Sable Gold	Red Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier? Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Spinone Italiano requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Tibetan Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier? Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or {name3 shedding:	Spinone Italiano dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Irish Terrier 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: Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Spinone Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Tibetan Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Spinone Italiano is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Tibetan Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Spinone Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Irish Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Spinone Italiano dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most 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 Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier?	Spinone Italiano dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier?	Spinone Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier?	Spinone Italiano dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier?	Yes Spinone Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Tibetan Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Spinone Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Tibetan Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Spinone Italianos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Tibetan Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier 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: Spinone Italiano or Tibetan Spaniel or Irish Terrier? 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: Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier?	Not really Spinone Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Tibetan Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Terrier 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.

Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier 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 Spinone Italiano and Tibetan Spaniel and Irish Terrier have?	4-8 puppies	3-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Spinone Italiano vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Irish Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2000 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	No data available	No data available

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