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Name	Picardy Spaniel	Podenco Canario	Poitevin
Origins	France	Spain	France
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Épagneul Picard	Canarian Hound Canarian Warren Hound Canary Islands Hound Canary Islands Warren Hound	Chien du Haut-Poitou Haut-Poitou
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin? Which is the smallest dog, Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Podenco Canario? Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin weight comparison:	44–55 lbs (20–25 kg)	Male: 44-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 37-46 pounds (17-21 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	44–55 lbs (20–25 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin? Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin height comparison:	22–24 inches (56–61 cm)	Male: 21-25 inches (53-63,5 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22–24 inches (56–61 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1000-$1200	Unknown
Availability Which is easier to get, Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Podenco Canario is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Poitevin is easier than average to get.

Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Podenco Canario dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Poitevin dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin trainability comparison.	Picardy Spaniel dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Poitevin dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin?	Picardy Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Poitevin dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Picardy Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Poitevin dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin? Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Energetic Affectionate Devoted Trainable Companionable	Active Intelligent Friendly Calm Fast	Playful Aloof Loyal Brave Obstinate Willful Unaffectionate
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Picardy Spaniel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Poitevin 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: Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin?	High: Picardy Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Podenco Canario dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Below Average: Poitevin dogs don't bond too closely to their owners. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin social needs comparison:	Picardy Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Poitevin dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Picardy Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Podenco Canario is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Poitevin dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Picardy Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Poitevin dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin playfulness comparison:	Average: Picardy Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Podenco Canario is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Poitevin is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin?	Average: The Picardy Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Podenco Canario rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Poitevin is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin?	It is not recommended to keep the Picardy Spaniel breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Podenco Canario breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Poitevin breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Picardy Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Podenco Canario dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Poitevin dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin?	Picardy Spaniel dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Poitevin dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin health comparison. Which is the healthier: Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin?	The Picardy Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Podenco Canarios are commonly healthy dogs.	Poitevins are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin health problems comparison:	Ear Infections	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Picardy Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Podenco Canario should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Poitevin should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin lifespan comparison. How long do Picardy Spaniel, Podenco Canario and Poitevin breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Picardy Spaniel: 13 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Podenco Canario: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Poitevin: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin? Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin energy level comparison:	Picardy Spaniel dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Podenco Canario dogs are high-energy dogs.	Poitevin dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Picardy Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Podenco Canario dogs need a lot of exercises.	Poitevin dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin?	Picardy Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Podenco Canario dogs don't need too much sleep.	Poitevin dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin?	2 to 2.5 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.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Picardy Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Podenco Canario has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Poitevin has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin coat comparison:	Feathered	Dense Shiny	Rough Straight
Colors What are the original Picardy Spaniel, Podenco Canario and Poitevin color?	Gray Brown	White Brown Yellow Chocolate	Black White Orange Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin? Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin grooming comparison:	Average: The Picardy Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Podenco Canario requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Poitevin requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin? Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or {name3 shedding:	Picardy Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs shed moderately. See more.	Poitevin dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No 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, Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin?	Medium ⏺ The Picardy Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Podenco Canario has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Poitevin has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Picardy Spaniel is an average drooler. See more.	The Podenco Canario is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Poitevin drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Picardy Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Podenco Canario dogs are generally with other pets.	Poitevin dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin? Which dog is more friendly?	Picardy Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Podenco Canario dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Poitevin dogs are not 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 Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin?	Picardy Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Podenco Canario dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Poitevin dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin?	Picardy Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Podenco Canario dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Poitevin dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin?	Picardy Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Podenco Canario dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Poitevin dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin?	Yes Picardy Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Podenco Canario dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Poitevin dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Picardy Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Podenco Canario is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Poitevin is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Picardy Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Podenco Canarios are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Poitevins are not the best breed for elderly people.

Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin 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: Picardy Spaniel or Podenco Canario or Poitevin? 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.	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: Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin?	Not really Picardy Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Podenco Canario breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Poitevin 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.

Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin 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 Picardy Spaniel and Podenco Canario and Poitevin have?	3-5 puppies	6-12 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Picardy Spaniel vs Podenco Canario vs Poitevin Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Continental Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available	No data available

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