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Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador Comparison - Dog breed selector: Cockalier Spaniel or Cava-lon or Golden Lab? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
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Cockalier Spaniel No data available Golden Lab
Golden Labrador Retriever
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador? Compare their breeding categories.
Cross Breed Cross Breed Cross Breed

Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Small Small
Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador? Compare adult weight ranges.
20-40 pounds (9-18 kg) 10-18 pounds (5-8 kg) 60-75 pounds (27-32 kg)
7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
30 pounds (13.5 kg) 14 pounds (6.5 kg) 67.5 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Cockalier or Cava-lon or Goldador? Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador height comparison:
12-15 inches (30-38 cm) 12-13 inches (30-33 cm) 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
13.5 inches (34 cm) 12.5 inches (31.5 cm) 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Find price differences between these breeds.
$500-$700 $1200-$1500 $500-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Cockalier or Cava-lon or Goldador?
Average: The Cockalier is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Cava-lon is quite easy to get.
Average: The Goldador is a commonly available dog breed.

Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which breed ranks highest?
Smart: The Cockalier dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Cava-lon dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: Goldador is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which is easiest to train?
Cockalier dogs are easy to train.
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Cava-lon dogs are easy to train.
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Goldador dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which breed is most alert?
Cockalier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Cava-lon dogs are average watchdogs.
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Goldador dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which breed is most protective?
Cockalier dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Cava-lon dogs are average defenders.
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Goldador dogs are average defenders.
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Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Loving
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Active
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness
Active
Energetic
Loyal
Gentle
Good-natured
Easygoing
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Cockalier dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Goldador dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador?
High: Cockalier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Cava-lon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Goldador dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador social needs comparison:
Cockalier dogs are a social breed.
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Cava-lon dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Goldador dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Cockalier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Cava-lon dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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The wanderlust potential of the Goldador 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?
Cockalier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Cava-lon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The Cockalier barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Cava-lon is a vocal breed.
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Low: The Goldador barks none to minimal.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which breed is most playful?
The Cockalier is a highly playful breed.
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The Cava-lon is a playful breed.
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The Goldador is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Cockalier breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Cava-lon breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Goldador breed in the home.

Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which breed is most flexible?
Cockalier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Cava-lon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Goldador dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Cockalier or Cava-lon or Goldador?
Cockalier 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.
Cava-lon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Goldador 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.

Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Cockalier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Cava-lon has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Goldador has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which uses mouth most during play?
Cockalier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Cava-lon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Goldador dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Cockalier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Cava-lon bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Goldador bite force: Ordinary.

Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Cockalier: 13 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Cava-lon: 14 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Goldador: 12 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which handles climate changes best?
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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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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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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which has fewer health issues?
Cockaliers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Cava-lon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Goldador 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?
Frequent
The Cockalier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Cava-lon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Goldador should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Collapsed Trachea
Hip Dysplasia
Open Fontanel
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Mitral Valve Disease
Dry Eye
Episodic Falling Syndrome
Syringomyelia
Hypoglycemia
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Elbow Dysplasia
Diabetes

Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which breed is most active?
Cockalier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Cava-lon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Goldador dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cockalier or Cava-lon or Goldador? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Cockalier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Cava-lon dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Goldador dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Cockalier or Cava-lon or Goldador?
Cockalier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Cava-lon dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Goldador dogs don't need too much sleep.

Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cockalier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cava-lon's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Goldador has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which needs most food?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. What colors are available?
Black
Red
White
Brown
Golden
Speckled
Chocolate
Merle
Black
Tan
Red
White
Sable
Tricolor
Blenheim
Ruby
Lemon
Yellow
Gold
Reddish Gold
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which requires most maintenance?
Advanced: The Cockalier requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Cava-lon requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Goldador requires a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which drools least?
The Cockalier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Cava-lon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Goldador is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which has least natural smell?

High 🔼

The Cockalier has a high chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Cava-lon has a high chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Goldador has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Smooth Feathered Soft
Dense Undercoat
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Cockalier or Cava-lon or Goldador? Cockalier or Cava-lon or {name3 shedding:
Cockalier dogs shed moderately.
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Cava-lon dogs shed moderately.
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Goldador dogs shed moderately.
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Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which is best with kids?
Cockalier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cava-lon dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Goldador dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Cockalier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Cava-lon dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Goldador dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Cockalier or Cava-lon or Goldador? Which dog is more friendly?
Cockalier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cava-lon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Goldador dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Cockalier or Cava-lon or Goldador?
Cockalier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Cava-lon dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Goldador dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Cockalier or Cava-lon or Goldador?
Cockalier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Cava-lon dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Goldador dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador?
Yes
Cockalier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Cava-lon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Goldador dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
Yes
Cockalier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Cava-lon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Goldador is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Cockaliers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Cava-lons are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Goldadors are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which is best suited for service work?

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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. 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 Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which is best for SAR work?

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

Cava-lon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Goldador breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. 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 Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. 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.

Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which has most puppies?
3-7 puppies 3-5 puppies 5-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. 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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Cockalier vs Cava-lon vs Goldador Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Cockalier, Cava-lon, and Goldador. Which has most recognition?
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Breed Registry
Designer Dogs Kennel Club
International Designer Canine Registry
No data available Not recognized by any clubs.

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