Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Golden Retriever vs American Cocker Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Cardigan Welsh Corgi	Golden Retriever	American Cocker Spaniel
Origins	Wales	Scotland	United States
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	68	3	29
Reviews	1	3	0
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Other Names	Cardigan, CWC, Cardi	Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat	Cocker Spaniel, Cocker, Merry Cocker
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	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.
Breed 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 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
Price	$1000-$1300	$1000-$2000	$600-$800

General Appearance - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Golden Retriever vs American Cocker Spaniel

Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight	Male: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg), Female: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)
Height	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	15-16.5 inches (38-41 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 11.5 inches (29 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	15-16.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Golden Retriever vs American Cocker Spaniel

Coat	Fine	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Feathered
Colors	Black & White Blue & Merle & White Brindle & White Red & White Sable & White	Golden Light	Brown Red Tan Buff Silver Black
Grooming	Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Cardigan Welsh Corgis shed above average.	Golden Retrievers shed moderately.	American Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Golden Retriever vs American Cocker Spaniel

Temperament	Active Alert Devoted Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Gentle	Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy	Outright Tempered Merry Intelligent Trusting Joyful Outgoing Sociable
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Cardigan Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Very smart: American Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are quite easy to train.	Golden Retrievers are easy to train.	American Cocker Spaniels are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a playful breed.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The American Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	American Cocker Spaniels have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Golden Retrievers 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.
Social Needs	Cardigan Welsh Corgis need for social interaction is average.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.	American Cocker Spaniels are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.	Average to high: The American Cocker Spaniel is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are good watchdogs.	Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average defenders.	Golden Retrievers are average defenders.	American Cocker Spaniels are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The American Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cardigan Welsh Corgis have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Golden Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Cardigan Welsh Corgis have average wanderlust potential.	Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the American Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Cardigan Welsh Corgis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Golden Retrievers 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.	American Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	American Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Cardigan Welsh Corgis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Retrievers 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Golden Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.
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 - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Golden Retriever vs American Cocker Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards other dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Cardigan Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	Yes American Cocker Spaniel is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	American Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.	American Cocker Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Cardigan Welsh Corgis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Cocker Spaniels are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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	Not really Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Yes American 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 - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Golden Retriever vs American Cocker Spaniel

Health Issues	Cardigan Welsh Corgis tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Cataracts Cystinuria Degenerative Myelopathy Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patent Ductus Arteriosis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease	Allergies Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Cataracts Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Idiopathic Epilepsy Patellar Luxation Primary Seborrhea Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-12 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Cardigan Welsh Corgis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Cardigan Welsh Corgis need quite a lot of exercise.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises.	American Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Cardigan Welsh Corgis sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	American Cocker Spaniels are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cardigan Welsh Corgi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Cocker Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	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.	The American Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Golden Retriever vs American 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	4-7 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-7 puppies
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