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Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sheepdog or Friese Stabij or Merry Cocker Woker? Find the right dog for you

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Name Border Collie Stabyhoun English Cocker Spaniel
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Friese Stabij
Stabij
Stabijhoun
Staby
Beike
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Border Collie or Stabyhoun or English Cocker Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Stabyhoun or English Cocker Spaniel?
Large Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Border Collie or Stabyhoun or Stabyhoun? Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel weight comparison:
Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Stabyhoun or English Cocker Spaniel? Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel height comparison:
Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) 19-21 inches (49-53 cm) Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) 20 inches (51 cm) Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)

Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel intelligence:
Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel trainability comparison.
Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Stabyhoun dogs are easy to train.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Stabyhoun or English Cocker Spaniel?
Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Stabyhoun dogs are average watchdogs.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Stabyhoun or English Cocker Spaniel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Stabyhoun dogs are average defenders.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Stabyhoun or English Cocker Spaniel? Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Border Collie 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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Sensitive: English Cocker Spaniel 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: Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel?
High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Stabyhoun dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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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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Social Needs
Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel social needs comparison:
Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Stabyhoun dogs are a social breed.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Stabyhoun dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Border Collie 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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Stabyhoun 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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Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel playfulness comparison:
The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Stabyhoun is a highly playful breed.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel?
Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Stabyhoun rarely barks.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Border Collie or Stabyhoun or English Cocker Spaniel?
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
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 Stabyhoun indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.

Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Border Collie or Stabyhoun or English Cocker Spaniel?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Stabyhoun bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Stabyhoun has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel mouthiness comparison:
Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Stabyhoun dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, 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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Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel?
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Stabyhoun 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.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Heart Disease
Work-related Injuries
Radius Curvus
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Stabyhoun 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.
Life Expectancy
Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Stabyhoun and English Cocker Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Stabyhoun: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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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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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Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Border Collie or Stabyhoun or English Cocker Spaniel? Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel energy level comparison:
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Stabyhoun dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Stabyhoun or English Cocker Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Stabyhoun dogs have an average exercise need.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Stabyhoun or English Cocker Spaniel?
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Stabyhoun dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.

Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Stabyhoun or English Cocker Spaniel?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 2 to 2.5 cup 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Stabyhoun has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel coat comparison:
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Silky
Soft
Feathered
Colors
What are the original Border Collie, Stabyhoun and English Cocker Spaniel color?
Black
Tan
Red
Sable
Brindle
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
Black
White
Brown
Orange
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Stabyhoun or English Cocker Spaniel? Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel grooming comparison:
Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Stabyhoun requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Stabyhoun or English Cocker Spaniel? Border Collie or Stabyhoun or {name3 shedding:
Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Stabyhoun dogs shed above average.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Border Collie or Stabyhoun or English Cocker Spaniel?
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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel 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, Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel?

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Stabyhoun has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Stabyhoun 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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Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel Good With Comparison

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

Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Yes

This breed makes good 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: Border Collie or Stabyhoun or English Cocker Spaniel? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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?

Yes

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

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?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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: Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel?

Not really

Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Stabyhoun 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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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.

Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel 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 Border Collie and Stabyhoun and English Cocker Spaniel have?
4-8 puppies 3-5 puppies 6-8 puppies

Border Collie vs Stabyhoun vs English Cocker Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.
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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing 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.
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
The American Int. Border Collie Registry
The American Border Collie Association
No data available 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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