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Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Comparison - Dog breed selector: American Brittany or Golden Flat Coat or Merry Cocker Woker? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel breeds.
American Brittany
Brittany Spaniel
Epagneul Breton
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Large Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 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), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Brittany or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel? Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel height comparison:
Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 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: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)

Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Find price differences between these breeds.
$700-$800 $1000-$2000 $900-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Brittany or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel?
Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.

Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed ranks highest?
Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which is easiest to train?
Brittany dogs are easy to train.
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Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed is most alert?
Brittany dogs are average watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed is most protective?
Brittany dogs are average defenders.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel? Compare temperaments.
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Social
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Brittany dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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: Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel?
High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Golden Retriever 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
Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel social needs comparison:
Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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?
The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home.
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Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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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?
Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Golden Retriever 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 dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The Brittany barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed is most playful?
The Brittany is a highly playful breed.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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 Brittany indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.

Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed is most flexible?
Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Golden Retriever 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.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Brittany or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel?
Brittany dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.

Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which uses mouth most during play?
Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Golden Retriever dogs have a strong 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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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Brittany bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Brittany 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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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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which has fewer health issues?
The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Golden Retrievers 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.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The English Cocker Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure

Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed is most active?
Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Brittany or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Brittany or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel?
Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.

Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which needs most food?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 3 to 4 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.

Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. What colors are available?
White
Orange
Liver
Roan
Golden
Light
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which requires most maintenance?
Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which drools least?
The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Golden Retriever 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 English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Feathered Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Feathered
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Brittany or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel? Brittany or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Brittany dogs are low shedders.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which is best with kids?
Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Brittany or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?
Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Brittany or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel?
Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Brittany or Golden Retriever or English Cocker Spaniel?
Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel?
Yes
Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Golden Retriever 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
Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Golden Retriever 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
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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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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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which is best for SAR work?

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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. 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.

Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which has most puppies?
1-11 puppies, average 6 5-10 puppies 6-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. What's recommended?

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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Brittany vs Golden Retriever vs English Cocker Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. How are they classified internationally?
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 Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Brittany, Golden Retriever, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which has most recognition?
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
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
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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