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Name	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Boykin Spaniel
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Korthals Korthals Griffon	Little River Duck Dog Novie Scotty Toller	Swamp Poodle Boykin
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel weight comparison:	50-60 pounds (23-27 kg)	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	55 pounds (25 kg)	44 pounds (20 kg)	32.5 pounds (14.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel height comparison:	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	15-18 inches (38-46 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22 inches (55 cm)	19 inches (48 cm)	16.5 inches (42 cm)

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1800-$2000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel?	Very frequent: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Boykin Spaniel is quite easy to get.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel trainability comparison.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Loyal Gentle Trainable Proud Vigilant	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Responsive Affectionate Gentle	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable Eager Companionable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel?	Average to High: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Boykin Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel social needs comparison:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are a social breed. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are a social breed. See more.	Boykin Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Boykin Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Boykin Spaniel 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

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel playfulness comparison:	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a playful breed. See more.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Boykin Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel?	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Boykin Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel?	It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed in the home.	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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Boykin Spaniel breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Boykin Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 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.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Wirehaired Pointing Griffon bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Boykin Spaniel 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Boykin Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel mouthiness comparison:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Boykin Spaniel dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Boykin Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Entropion Ear Infections Ectropion	No data available	Hypothyroidism Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Heart Disease Cushing's Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Boykin Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Boykin Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Boykin Spaniel: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel energy level comparison:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are high-energy dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Boykin Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs don't need too much sleep.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Boykin Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel?	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Boykin Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel coat comparison:	Rough	Waterproof	Feathered
Colors What are the original Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Boykin Spaniel color?	Gray Brown Chestnut	Red Gold	Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel grooming comparison:	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Boykin Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel? Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Boykin Spaniel 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: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel?	Medium ⏺ The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Boykin Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Boykin Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are generally with other pets.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel?	Yes Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Boykin Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boykin Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Boykin Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	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: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Boykin Spaniel? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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.	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: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel?	Not really Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Boykin Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	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.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Boykin Spaniel have?	6-9 puppies	6-10 puppies	5-7 puppies
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boykin Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Sporting 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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

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