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English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Merry Cocker Woker or Lion Dog or Hush Puppy? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Cocker Spaniel Lhasa Apso Basset Hound
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Lion Dog
Lhasa
Hush Puppy
Basset
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound? Which is the smallest dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound?
Medium Small Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Lhasa Apso? English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound weight comparison:
Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) 13-15 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg) Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) 14 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg) Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound? English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound height comparison:
Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) 10-11 inches (25-28 cm) Male: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound? Which is more expensive?
$900-$1200 $500-$700 $300-$500
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound?
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Lhasa Apso is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Basset Hound is quite easy to get.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound intelligence:
Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Low: The Basset Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Trainability
English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound trainability comparison.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Lhasa Apso dogs are quite easy to train.
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Basset Hound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Lhasa Apso dogs are average watchdogs.
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Basset Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Lhasa Apso dogs are average defenders.
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Basset Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound? English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Steady
Spirited
Assertive
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Lhasa Apso dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound?
High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Lhasa Apso dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Basset Hound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound social needs comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Lhasa Apso dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Basset Hound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Lhasa Apso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Basset Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Lhasa Apso dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Basset Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound playfulness comparison:
The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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Average: Lhasa Apsos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Basset Hounds are not the most playful dog breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound?
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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A lot: Lhasa Apso is a particularly loud breed.
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Average: The Basset Hound barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound?
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Lhasa Apso breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Basset Hound breed.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Lhasa Apso dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Basset Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound?
English Cocker 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Lhasa Apso bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

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

Low 🔽

The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Lhasa Apso has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Basset Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound mouthiness comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Lhasa Apso dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Basset Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound?
The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Lhasa Apsos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Basset Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Sebaceous Adenitis
Cherry Eye
Familial Inherited Renal Dysplasia
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Entropion
Ear Infections
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Cherry Eye
Ectropion
Obesity
Glaucoma
Panosteitis
Thrombopathia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The English Cocker Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Lhasa Apso should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Basset Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound lifespan comparison. How long do English Cocker Spaniel, Lhasa Apso and Basset Hound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Lhasa Apso: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Basset Hound: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The English Cocker Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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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English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound? English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound energy level comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Lhasa Apso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Basset Hound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Lhasa Apso dogs exercise need is minimal.
Basset Hound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Lhasa Apso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Basset Hound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound?
1 to 2 cups 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. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound weight gain potential comparison:
High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Lhasa Apso has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Basset Hound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound coat comparison:
Feathered Dense Dense
Colors
What are the original English Cocker Spaniel, Lhasa Apso and Basset Hound color?
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Black
Red
White
Brown
Yellow
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
White
Brown
Tricolor
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound? English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound grooming comparison:
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Easy to groom: The Basset Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound? English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or {name3 shedding:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Lhasa Apso dogs shed above average.
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Basset Hound dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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Hypoallergenic
English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound 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, English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound?

High 🔼

The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Lhasa Apso has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Basset Hound has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Lhasa Apso is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Basset Hound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Lhasa Apso dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Basset Hound dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound? Which dog is more friendly?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Lhasa Apso dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Basset Hound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Lhasa Apso dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Basset Hound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Lhasa Apso dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Basset Hound dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Lhasa Apso dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Basset Hound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound?
Yes
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Lhasa Apso dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Basset Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Lhasa Apso is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Basset Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Lhasa Apsos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Basset Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound 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: English Cocker Spaniel or Lhasa Apso or Basset Hound? 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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound?

Yes

English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Lhasa Apso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Basset Hound 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.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound 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 English Cocker Spaniel and Lhasa Apso and Basset Hound have?
6-8 puppies 4-6 puppies 6-8 puppies

English Cocker Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso vs Basset Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Non-Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds 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?
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
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
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

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