Boykin Spaniel vs American Cocker Spaniel vs English Cocker Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Boykin Spaniel	American Cocker Spaniel	English Cocker Spaniel
Origins	United States	United States	England
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	98	29	52
Reviews	2	0	5
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Other Names	Boykin, Swamp Poodle, LBD (Little Brown Dog)	Cocker Spaniel, Cocker, Merry Cocker	Cocker, Merry Cocker Woker
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry
Price	$800-$1000	$600-$800	$900-$1200

General Appearance - Boykin Spaniel vs American Cocker Spaniel vs English Cocker Spaniel

Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight	25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)	15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)	Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg)
Avg. Weight	32.5 pounds (14.5 kg)	22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)	Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height	15-18 inches (38-46 cm)	15-16.5 inches (38-41 cm)	Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Avg. Height	16.5 inches (42 cm)	15-16.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Boykin Spaniel vs American Cocker Spaniel vs English Cocker Spaniel

Coat	Feathered	Feathered	Feathered
Colors	Brown	Brown Red Tan Buff Silver Black	Blue Roan Liver Tan Golden Black
Grooming	Average: The Boykin Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Boykin Spaniels shed moderately.	American Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.	English Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Boykin Spaniel vs American Cocker Spaniel vs English Cocker Spaniel

Temperament	Companionable Energetic Intelligent Eager Friendly Trainable	Outright Tempered Merry Intelligent Trusting Joyful Outgoing Sociable	Affectionate Friendly Playful Trainable Faithful Intelligent Quiet
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Very smart: American Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Boykin Spaniels are easy to train.	American Cocker Spaniels are quite easy to train.	English Cocker Spaniels are easy to train.
Playfulness	Boykin Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The American Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	American Cocker Spaniels have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	English Cocker Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Boykin Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	American Cocker Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	English Cocker Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Boykin Spaniels need for social interaction is average.	American Cocker Spaniels are a social breed.	English Cocker Spaniels are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Boykin Spaniel barks occasionally.	Average to high: The American Cocker Spaniel is a vocal breed.	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Boykin Spaniels are average watchdogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are average watchdogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Boykin Spaniels are average defenders.	American Cocker Spaniels are average defenders.	English Cocker Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Boykin Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The American Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Boykin Spaniels have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	English Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Boykin Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the American Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Boykin Spaniels have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	American Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	English Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Boykin Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	American Cocker Spaniels 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 Spaniels 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Boykin Spaniel vs American Cocker Spaniel vs English Cocker Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.	American Cocker Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	American Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	English Cocker Spaniels are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are average friendly towards other dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are dog-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Boykin Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes American Cocker Spaniel is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are generally with other pets.	American Cocker Spaniels are generally with other pets.	English Cocker Spaniels are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Boykin Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes American Cocker Spaniels are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No English Cocker Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Boykin Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.	Yes American Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.	Yes English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Boykin Spaniel vs American Cocker Spaniel vs English Cocker Spaniel

Health Issues	The Boykin Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	American Cocker Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cushing's Syndrome Elbow Dysplasia Heart Disease Heart Problems Hypothyroidism	Allergies Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Cataracts Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Idiopathic Epilepsy Patellar Luxation Primary Seborrhea Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cataracts Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Renal Failure
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Boykin Spaniels are high energy dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	English Cocker Spaniels are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Boykin Spaniels need a lot of exercises.	American Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.	English Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Boykin Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	American Cocker Spaniels are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	English Cocker Spaniels don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	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.
Stinkiness	Medium The Boykin Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Cocker Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	High The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Boykin Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The American Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Boykin Spaniel vs American Cocker Spaniel vs English Cocker Spaniel

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	5-7 puppies	4-7 puppies	6-8 puppies
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