Cesky Terrier vs Chinook vs American Cocker Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Cesky Terrier | Chinook | American Cocker Spaniel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Czech Republic |  United States | United States |
| Group | Hunting Dogs | Sled Dogs | Gun Dog |
| Popularity Rank | 185 | 179 | 29 |
| Reviews | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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| Other Names | Bohemian Terrier | Shinook | Cocker Spaniel, Cocker, Merry Cocker |
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| Breed Type | Cross Breed | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Terrier breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2013 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. |
| Breed Recognition | American Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Continental Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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 Canadian Canine Registry |
| Price | $300-$500 | $800-$1000 | $600-$800 |
General Appearance - Cesky Terrier vs Chinook vs American Cocker Spaniel
| Size | Small | Large | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 13 - 23 pounds (6 - 10 kg) | Male: 70 pounds (32 kg), Female: 55 pounds (25 kg) | 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 13 - 23 pounds (6 - 10 kg) | Male: 70 pounds (32 kg), Female: 55 pounds (25 kg) | 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg) |
| Height | 10 - 13 inches (25 - 32 cm) | Male: 23-27 inches (58-69 cm), Female: 21-25 inches (53-64 cm) | 15-16.5 inches (38-41 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 10 - 13 inches (25 - 32 cm) | Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) | 15-16.5 inches (39.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Cesky Terrier vs Chinook vs American Cocker Spaniel
| Coat | Smooth Rough | Dense Soft Thick | Feathered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Gray Blue Black | Fawn Palomino Silver Gray Red Gold | Brown Red Tan Buff Silver Black |
| Grooming | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Average: The Chinook requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
| Shedding Level | Cesky Terriers shed none to minimal. | Chinooks shed moderately. | American Cocker Spaniels shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Cesky Terrier vs Chinook vs American Cocker Spaniel
| Temperament | Calm Nonaggressive Reserved Cheerful Quiet Trainable | Alert Dignified Responsive Calm Friendly | Outright Tempered Merry Intelligent Trusting Joyful Outgoing Sociable |
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| Intelligent Rank | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Very smart: American Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. |
| Trainability | Cesky Terriers are quite easy to train. | Chinooks are quite easy to train. | American Cocker Spaniels are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Cesky Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Chinook is a playful breed. | The American Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Chinooks don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | American Cocker Spaniels have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
| Affection Level | Cesky Terriers are highly affectionate dogs. | Chinooks are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | American Cocker Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Cesky Terriers need for social interaction is average. | Chinooks are a social breed. | American Cocker Spaniels are a social breed. |
| Barking | Average: The Cesky Terrier barks occasionally. | Average: The Chinook barks occasionally. | Average to high: The American Cocker Spaniel is a vocal breed. |
| Watchdog Ability | Cesky Terriers are good watchdogs. | Chinooks are good watchdogs. | American Cocker Spaniels are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Cesky Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Chinooks can't provide protection for their territory. | American Cocker Spaniels are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Cesky Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Chinook has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The American Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Cesky Terriers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Chinooks have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | American Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Cesky Terriers have average wanderlust potential. | Chinooks tend to escape less than other breeds. | Wanderlust potential of the American Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Cesky Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Chinooks have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | American Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly | Cesky Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Chinooks are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | American Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Cesky Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Chinooks adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | American Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Chinooks 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. | American Cocker Spaniels 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. |
| Fighting 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. |
Good With - Cesky Terrier vs Chinook vs American Cocker Spaniel
| Stranger Friendly | Cesky Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Chinooks are average friendly towards strangers. | American Cocker Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Cesky Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. | Chinooks are very kid-friendly dogs. | American Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Cesky Terriers are average friendly towards cats. | Chinooks are average friendly towards cats. | American Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Cesky Terriers are not dog-friendly. | Chinooks are average friendly towards other dogs. | American Cocker Spaniels are dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Cesky Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Chinook is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes American Cocker Spaniel is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Cesky Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Chinooks are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | American Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Cesky Terriers are generally with other pets. | Chinooks are generally with other pets. | American Cocker Spaniels are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Cesky Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Chinooks are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes American Cocker Spaniels are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Cesky Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Chinook breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Yes American Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Cesky Terrier vs Chinook vs American Cocker Spaniel
| Health Issues | The Cesky Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Chinook is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | American Cocker Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs. |
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| Health Problems | Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Lens Luxation Patellar Luxation Scottie Cramp | Bloat Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Seizures Skin Irritation | Allergies Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Cataracts Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Idiopathic Epilepsy Patellar Luxation Primary Seborrhea Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) |
| Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 12-15 years | 12-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | Yes | No | No |
| Energy Level | Cesky Terriers have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Chinooks have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | American Cocker Spaniels have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Cesky Terriers have an average exercise need. | Chinooks need a lot of exercises. | American Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise. |
| Sleeping Need | Cesky Terriers like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Chinooks sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | American Cocker Spaniels are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Average. | Average to High. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Prefers cold weather The Chinook can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Cesky Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Chinook has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The American Cocker Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Cesky Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Chinook is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The American Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Cesky Terrier vs Chinook vs American Cocker Spaniel
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 2-4 puppies | 3-6 puppies | 4-7 puppies |
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