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Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz Comparison - Dog breed selector: Karelsk Björnhund or Flanders Cattle Dog or Finnish Hunting Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Karelian Bear Dog Bouvier des Flandres Finnish Spitz
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Group Hunting Dogs Working Dogs Companion Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Karelsk Björnhund
Karjalankarhukoira
KBD
Flanders Cattle Dog
Vlaamse Koehond
Belgian Cattle Dog
Finnish Hunting Dog
Finnish Spets
Finsk Spets
Loulou Finois
Suomalainen Pystykorva
Suomenpystykorva
Barking Bird Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz?
Medium Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Bouvier des Flandres? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz weight comparison:
44-50 pounds (20-23 kg) Males 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg), Female: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg) 31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
47 pounds (21.5 kg) Males 92.5 pounds (42 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg) 33 pounds (15 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz height comparison:
19-23 inches (48-58 cm) Male: 23-28 inches (58-71 cm), Female: 22-27 inches (56-69 cm) 15-20 inches (38-51 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
21 inches (53 cm) Male: 25.5 inches (64.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62.5 cm) 17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$1200 $1500-$2000 $500-$700
Availability
Which is easier to get, Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz?
Average: The Karelian Bear Dog is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Bouvier des Flandres is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Bouvier des Flandres dogs have great intelligence.
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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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Trainability
Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz trainability comparison.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs are quite easy to train.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders.
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Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz behavior/temperament comparison:
Independent
Loyal
Territorial
Tenacious
Brave
Cautious
Protective
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Familiar
Rational
Playful
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Loyal
Vocal
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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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: Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz?
High: Karelian Bear Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Bouvier des Flandres 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
Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz social needs comparison:
Karelian Bear Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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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?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Bouvier des Flandres 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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Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz playfulness comparison:
The Karelian Bear Dog is a playful breed.
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Average: Bouvier des Flandress, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz?
Average: The Karelian Bear Dog barks occasionally.
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Average: The Bouvier des Flandres barks occasionally.
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A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz?
It is not recommended to keep the Karelian Bear Dog breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bouvier des Flandres breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Bouvier des Flandres 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Karelian Bear Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bouvier des Flandres bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Karelian Bear Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Bouvier des Flandres has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz mouthiness comparison:
Karelian Bear Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs have a lower 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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Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz?
Karelian Bear Dogs tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
The Bouvier des Flandres is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Skin Irritation
Dry Skin
Obesity
Dental Problems
Pituitary Dwarfism
Baldness
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Eye Problems
Joint Problems
Epilepsy
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Karelian Bear Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Bouvier des Flandres 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).
Life Expectancy
Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do Karelian Bear Dog, Bouvier des Flandres and Finnish Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Karelian Bear Dog: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Bouvier des Flandres: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz?
Prefers cold weather
The Karelian Bear Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Bouvier des Flandres can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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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Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz energy level comparison:
Karelian Bear Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs have an average exercise need.
Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz?
2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. 2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The Karelian Bear Dog has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bouvier des Flandres's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity.
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Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz coat comparison:
Dense Rough Dense
Thick
Double
Colors
What are the original Karelian Bear Dog, Bouvier des Flandres and Finnish Spitz color?
Black
White
Black
Gray
Fawn
Brindle
Pepper
Salt
Red
Gold
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Karelian Bear Dog requires a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz? Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or {name3 shedding:
Karelian Bear Dog dogs shed moderately.
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Bouvier des Flandres dogs shed moderately.
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Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz?

Medium

The Karelian Bear Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Bouvier des Flandres has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Karelian Bear Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Bouvier des Flandres 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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Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are generally with other pets.
Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz?
Yes
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Bouvier des Flandres 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
Karelian Bear Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Bouvier des Flandres 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?
Karelian Bear Dogs are commonly okay with elderly people.
Bouvier des Flandress are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

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

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

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Finnish Spitz? Which is better for autism?

Not really

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

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

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

Not really

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

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: Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz?

Not really

Karelian Bear Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Bouvier des Flandres breed usually doesn't like 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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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Karelian Bear Dog and Bouvier des Flandres and Finnish Spitz have?
4-8 puppies 5-10 puppies 3-6 puppies

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Finnish Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
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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