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English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Comparison - Dog breed selector: Merry Cocker Woker or Doberman or Apollo of Dogs? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Cocker Spaniel Doberman Pinscher Great Dane
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Doberman
Dobermann
Dobynm
Dobie
Apollo of Dogs
Deutsche Dogge
Gentle Giant
German Mastiff
Dane
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? Which is the smallest dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?
Medium Medium Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Doberman Pinscher? English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane weight comparison:
Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg) Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg) Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane height comparison:
Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)

English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? Which is more expensive?
$900-$1200 $800-$1000 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Doberman Pinscher is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane intelligence:
Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane trainability comparison.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train.
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Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? 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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Doberman Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Obedient
Loyal
Fearless
Loving
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
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: Doberman Pinscher dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane?
High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Doberman Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane social needs comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Great Dane dogs are a social breed.
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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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Doberman Pinscher dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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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Their prey drive is low.
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Great Dane 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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English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane playfulness comparison:
The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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Average: Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane?
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Doberman Pinscher breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane 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.
Doberman Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?
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.
Great Dane 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.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Doberman Pinscher bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.
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.

Moderate

The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane mouthiness comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane?
The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Wobbler's Syndrome
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Cancer
Bloat
Mitral Valve Disease
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
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.
Rare
The Doberman Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane lifespan comparison. How long do English Cocker Spaniel, Doberman Pinscher and Great Dane breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Doberman Pinscher: 11 years
7-11 years
The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane?
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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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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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 Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane energy level comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Doberman Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Doberman Pinscher dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane weight gain potential comparison:
High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Doberman Pinscher has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane coat comparison:
Feathered Fine Dense
Colors
What are the original English Cocker Spaniel, Doberman Pinscher and Great Dane color?
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Black
Blue
White
Fawn
Brindle
Merle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane grooming comparison:
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or {name3 shedding:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs shed moderately.
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Great Dane dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?
6-8 weeks
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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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 Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane 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 Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane?

High 🔼

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

Medium

The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Dane has an average 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 Doberman Pinscher 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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The Great Dane 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 Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane 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.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.
Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? Which dog is more friendly?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane?
Yes
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Doberman Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Great Dane 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
Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Great Dane 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.
Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.
Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane 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 Doberman Pinscher or Great Dane? 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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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: English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane?

Yes

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

Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Great Dane 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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Yes

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.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane 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 Doberman Pinscher and Great Dane have?
6-8 puppies 6-10 puppies 10-15 puppies

English Cocker Spaniel vs Doberman Pinscher vs Great Dane 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 1908 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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
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

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