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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie breeds.	No data available	Cockalier Spaniel	No data available
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Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 20–35 pounds (9–16 kg), Female:20–35 pounds (9–16 kg)	20-40 pounds (9-18 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Eskimo or Cockalier or Border-Aussie? Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie height comparison:	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$500-$700	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Eskimo or Cockalier or Border-Aussie?	Very frequent: The Australian Eskimo is quite easy to get.	Average: The Cockalier is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Border-Aussie is quite easy to get.

Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Cockalier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Border-Aussie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which is easiest to train?	Australian Eskimo dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Cockalier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border-Aussie dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which breed is most alert?	Australian Eskimo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Cockalier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border-Aussie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which breed is most protective?	Australian Eskimo dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Cockalier dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Border-Aussie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie? Compare temperaments.	Active Loving Independent Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Playful Loving Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going	Active Loving Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Tenacious Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Australian Eskimo dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Cockalier dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Border-Aussie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie?	High: Australian Eskimo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Cockalier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border-Aussie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie social needs comparison:	Australian Eskimo dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Cockalier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Border-Aussie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Australian Eskimo dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Cockalier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Border-Aussie dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Eskimo dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Cockalier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Border-Aussie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which breed is most vocal?	Average to High: The Australian Eskimo is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Cockalier barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Border-Aussie rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which breed is most playful?	The Australian Eskimo is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Cockalier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border-Aussie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Apartment-friendly dog the Australian Eskimo breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Cockalier 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 Border-Aussie indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which breed is most flexible?	Australian Eskimo dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Cockalier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border-Aussie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Australian Eskimo or Cockalier or Border-Aussie?	Australian Eskimo dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Cockalier 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.	Border-Aussie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Australian Eskimo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Cockalier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border-Aussie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which uses mouth most during play?	Australian Eskimo dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Cockalier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border-Aussie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Eskimo bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Cockalier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border-Aussie bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Eskimo: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Cockalier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border-Aussie: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Eskimo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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 Border-Aussie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which has fewer health issues?	The Australian Eskimo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cockaliers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Border-Aussie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Australian Eskimo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Cockalier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Border-Aussie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes

Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which breed is most active?	Australian Eskimo dogs are high-energy dogs.	Cockalier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Border-Aussie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Eskimo or Cockalier or Border-Aussie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Eskimo dogs need a lot of exercises.	Cockalier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border-Aussie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Eskimo or Cockalier or Border-Aussie?	Australian Eskimo dogs don't need too much sleep.	Cockalier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Border-Aussie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Eskimo's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cockalier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Border-Aussie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which needs most food?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. What colors are available?	Black Red Blue White Biscuit Merle	Black Red White Brown Golden Speckled Chocolate Merle	Black Tan Red Blue Sable Brindle Merle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Australian Eskimo requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Cockalier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border-Aussie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which drools least?	The Australian Eskimo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Cockalier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border-Aussie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Eskimo has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Cockalier has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border-Aussie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fluffy Feathered	Smooth	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Eskimo or Cockalier or Border-Aussie? Australian Eskimo or Cockalier or {name3 shedding:	Australian Eskimo dogs shed above average. See more.	Cockalier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border-Aussie dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which is best with kids?	Australian Eskimo dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Cockalier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border-Aussie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Eskimo dogs are generally with other pets.	Cockalier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Border-Aussie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Eskimo or Cockalier or Border-Aussie? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Eskimo dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Cockalier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Border-Aussie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Eskimo or Cockalier or Border-Aussie?	Australian Eskimo dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Cockalier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Border-Aussie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Eskimo or Cockalier or Border-Aussie?	Australian Eskimo dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Cockalier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Border-Aussie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie?	Yes Australian Eskimo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Cockalier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border-Aussie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Australian Eskimo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Cockalier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Border-Aussie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Eskimos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Cockaliers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border-Aussies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which is best suited for service work?	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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which excels in therapy work?	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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Australian Eskimo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cockalier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border-Aussie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which has most military use?	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.

Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which has most puppies?	4-6 puppies	3-7 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. What's recommended?	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.

Australian Eskimo vs Cockalier vs Border-Aussie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Australian Eskimo, Cockalier, and Border-Aussie. Which has most recognition?	No data available	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	No data available

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