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Name	Manchester Terrier	Plummer Terrier	Irish Water Spaniel
Origins	England	United Kingdom	Ireland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	English Toy Terrier Black and Tan Manchester	Plummer Dog	Bog Dog Rat Tail Spaniel Shannon Spaniel Whiptail
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Manchester Terrier or Plummer Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, Manchester Terrier or Plummer Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	Small	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Manchester Terrier or Plummer Terrier or Plummer Terrier? Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel weight comparison:	Toy: 6-8 pounds (2.5-3.5 kg), Standard: 17-18 pounds (7.7-8 kg)	12-15 pounds	45-65 pounds (20-30 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Toy: 7 pounds (2.5-3.5 kg), Standard: 17.5 pounds (7.7.5 kg)	13.5 pounds	55 pounds (25 kg)
Height Which is taller, Manchester Terrier or Plummer Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel height comparison:	Toy: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Standard: 15-16 inches (39-40 cm)	Male: 13-14 inches (32–36 cm), Female: 11-13 inches (28–34 cm)	20-23 inches (51-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Toy: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Standard: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 13.5 inches (32–36 cm), Female: 12 inches (28–34 cm)	21.5 inches (54.5 cm)

Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Manchester Terrier or Plummer Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Which is more expensive?	$600-$1000	$500-$700	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Manchester Terrier or Plummer Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	Frequent: The Manchester Terrier is easier than average to get.	Average: The Plummer Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.

Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel intelligence:	Smart: The Manchester Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel trainability comparison.	Manchester Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Plummer Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Manchester Terrier or Plummer Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	Manchester Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Plummer Terrier dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Manchester Terrier or Plummer Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Manchester Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Plummer Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Manchester Terrier or Plummer Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Intelligent Loyal Devoted Quiet Discerning	Alert Friendly Bold Selfish Fearless Confidence	Active Clownish Alert Intelligent Quick Inquisitive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Manchester Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Plummer Terrier 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: Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel?	Average to High: Manchester Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Plummer Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel social needs comparison:	Manchester Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Plummer Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Water 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 Manchester Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Plummer Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Manchester Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Plummer Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Manchester Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Plummer Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Manchester Terrier or Plummer Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	Manchester Terrier 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel?	Manchester Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Plummer Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Manchester Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Plummer Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Irish Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Manchester Terrier, Plummer Terrier and Irish Water Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Manchester Terrier: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Plummer Terrier: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. 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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Water Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Manchester Terrier or Plummer Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Manchester Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Plummer Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel coat comparison:	Fine	Soft	Dense Curly Tight
Colors What are the original Manchester Terrier, Plummer Terrier and Irish Water Spaniel color?	Black Tan	White Copper	Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Manchester Terrier or Plummer Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Manchester Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Plummer Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Manchester Terrier or Plummer Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel? Manchester Terrier or Plummer Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Manchester Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Plummer Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Manchester Terrier or Plummer Terrier or Irish Water Spaniel?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel?	Medium ⏺ The Manchester Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Plummer Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Manchester Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Plummer Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Good With Comparison

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

Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water 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: Manchester Terrier or Plummer Terrier or Irish Water 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.
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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: Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel?	Not really Manchester Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Plummer Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Water 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.

Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water 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 Manchester Terrier and Plummer Terrier and Irish Water Spaniel have?	2-4 puppies	3-5 puppies	4-12 puppies
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Manchester Terrier vs Plummer Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Terrier & Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	Dog Registry of America Inc.	No data available

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