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Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais Comparison - Dog breed selector: Little Blue Dog or Merry Cocker Woker or Braque Francais? Find the right dog for you

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Name Australian Shepherd English Cocker Spaniel Braque Francais
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States England flagEngland France flagFrance
Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Gun Dog Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Little Blue Dog
Aussie
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Braque Francais
de Grande Taille
French Pointing Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais?
Large Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or English Cocker Spaniel? Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais weight comparison:
Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 52.5 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais? Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais height comparison:
Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm) Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm) Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $900-$1200 $1000-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais?
Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Average: The Braque Francais is a commonly available dog breed.

Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais intelligence:
Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Very smart: Braque Francais is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais trainability comparison.
Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Braque Francais dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais?
Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Braque Francais dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Braque Francais dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais? Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Obedient
Social
Athletic
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Braque Francais 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: Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais?
Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Braque Francais dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais social needs comparison:
Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Braque Francais dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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The wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Braque Francais dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Braque Francais dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais playfulness comparison:
The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Braque Francais is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais?
Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Braque Francais rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais?
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 Australian Shepherd indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Braque Francais breed.

Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Braque Francais dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais?
Australian Shepherd 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 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.
Braque Francais dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

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

Low 🔽

The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais?
The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Braque Francais 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: Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais health problems comparison:
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
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
Hip Dysplasia
Entropion
Ectropion
Pulmonic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The English Cocker Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Braque Francais should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Shepherd, English Cocker Spaniel and Braque Francais breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Braque Francais: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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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Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais? Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais energy level comparison:
Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Braque Francais dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Braque Francais dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais?
Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Braque Francais dogs don't need too much sleep.

Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais?
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. 3 to 4.5 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? Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Low to Average: The Braque Francais has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais coat comparison:
Feathered Feathered Fine
Thick
Well-furnished
Colors
What are the original Australian Shepherd, English Cocker Spaniel and Braque Francais color?
Black
Red
Blue
Merle
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
White & Red
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais? Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais grooming comparison:
Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Braque Francais requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais? Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Braque Francais dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais 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, Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais?

Medium

The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

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

Medium

The Braque Francais has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Braque Francais is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Braque Francais dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais? Which dog is more friendly?
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Braque Francais dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais?
Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Braque Francais dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais?
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Braque Francais dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais?
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Braque Francais dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais?
Yes
Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Braque Francais dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Braque Francais is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Braque Francaiss are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais 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: Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais? 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.

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: Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais?

Not really

Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

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

Braque Francais 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.

Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais 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 Australian Shepherd and English Cocker Spaniel and Braque Francais have?
6-9 puppies, average 7 6-8 puppies 6 to 8 puppies

Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd Club Of America
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
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Rare Breed Association
Foundation Stock Service

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