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Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz Comparison - Dog breed selector: Braque Francais or Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla or Finnish Hunting Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz breeds.
Braque Francais
de Grande Taille
French Pointing Dog
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
Drótszőrű magyar vizsla
Finnish Hunting Dog
Finnish Spets
Finsk Spets
Loulou Finois
Suomalainen Pystykorva
Suomenpystykorva
Barking Bird Dog
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) 31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 52.5 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) 33 pounds (15 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla or Finnish Spitz? Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz height comparison:
Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) Male: 23-25 inches (57-64 cm), Female: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm) 15-20 inches (38-51 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 24 inches (60.5 cm), Female: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm) 17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1000-$1200 $800-$1000 $500-$700
Availability
Which is easier to get, Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla or Finnish Spitz?
Average: The Braque Francais is a commonly available dog breed.
Frequent: The Wirehaired Vizsla is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.

Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed ranks highest?
Very smart: Braque Francais is an excellent dog breed.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which is easiest to train?
Braque Francais dogs are very easy to train.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are easy to train.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed is most alert?
Braque Francais dogs are good watchdogs.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are good watchdogs.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed is most protective?
Braque Francais dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders.
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Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz? Compare temperaments.
Obedient
Social
Athletic
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Going
Playful
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Loyal
Vocal
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Braque Francais dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Wirehaired Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz?
High: Braque Francais dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz social needs comparison:
Braque Francais dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Braque Francais dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Braque Francais dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Finnish Spitz dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Braque Francais rarely barks.
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Low: The Wirehaired Vizsla barks none to minimal.
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A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed is most playful?
The Braque Francais is a playful breed.
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The Wirehaired Vizsla is a playful breed.
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The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Apartment-friendly dog the Braque Francais breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Vizsla breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.

Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed is most flexible?
Braque Francais dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla or Finnish Spitz?
Braque Francais dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs handle alone time quite well.
Finnish Spitz dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Braque Francais has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Wirehaired Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which uses mouth most during play?
Braque Francais dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Braque Francais bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Wirehaired Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.

Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed lives longest?
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Braque Francais: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Wirehaired Vizsla: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which handles climate changes best?
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 warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers cold weather
The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which has fewer health issues?
The Braque Francais is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Wirehaired Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Braque Francais should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Wirehaired Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Entropion
Ectropion
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Skin Allergies
Eye Infections
Kidney Issues
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Eye Problems
Joint Problems
Epilepsy

Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which breed is most active?
Braque Francais dogs are high-energy dogs.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla or Finnish Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Braque Francais dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla or Finnish Spitz?
Braque Francais dogs don't need too much sleep.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.
Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.

Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low to Average: The Braque Francais has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Wirehaired Vizsla has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which needs most food?
3 to 4.5 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 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.

Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. What colors are available?
White & Red Golden
Russet
Reddish-Brown
Red
Gold
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The Braque Francais requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Wirehaired Vizsla doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which drools least?
The Braque Francais is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Wirehaired Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Braque Francais has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Wirehaired Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Fine
Thick
Well-furnished
Wiry Dense
Thick
Double
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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8-12 weeks
Very 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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla or Finnish Spitz? Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla or {name3 shedding:
Braque Francais dogs shed moderately.
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Wirehaired Vizsla dogs shed none to minimal.
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Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately.
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Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which is best with kids?
Braque Francais dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Braque Francais dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?
Braque Francais dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla or Finnish Spitz?
Braque Francais dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Braque Francais or Wirehaired Vizsla or Finnish Spitz?
Braque Francais dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz?
Yes
Braque Francais dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Finnish Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Braque Francais is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Wirehaired Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Braque Francaiss are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Wirehaired Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.
Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which is best suited for service work?

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 Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Braque Francais breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Wirehaired Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which has most military use?

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.

Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which has most puppies?
6 to 8 puppies 6-10 puppies 3-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. What's recommended?

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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Braque Francais vs Wirehaired Vizsla vs Finnish Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. 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 Nordic Hunting Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Braque Francais, Wirehaired Vizsla, and Finnish Spitz. Which has most recognition?
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Rare Breed Association
Foundation Stock Service
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Rare Breed Association
American Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club

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