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Name	Dalmatian	Border Collie	English Cocker Spaniel
Origins	Croatia	England Scotland Wales	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Carriage Dog Dally Firehouse Dog Plum Pudding Dog Spotted Coach Dog Dal	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Merry Cocker Woker Cocker
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

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

Size Which is bigger, Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Dalmatian or Border Collie or Border Collie? Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel weight comparison:	about 55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 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?	about 55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel? Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel height comparison:	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 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: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)

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

Price Which is cheaper, Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$600-$800	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel?	Very frequent: The Dalmatian is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.

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

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

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel? Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Energetic Sensitive Intelligent Friendly Outgoing	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Playful Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Trainable Quiet Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel?	High: Dalmatian dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel social needs comparison:	Dalmatian dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Dalmatian is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Dalmatian dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	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. See more.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel playfulness comparison:	The Dalmatian is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel?	Average: The Dalmatian barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Dalmatian breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

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

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

Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Dalmatian bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Dalmatian has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie 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? Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel mouthiness comparison:	Dalmatian dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel?	Dalmatians are commonly healthy dogs.	The Border Collie 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Deafness Skin Allergies Iris Sphincter Dysplasia Urolithiasis	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Renal Failure
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Dalmatian should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Border Collie 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.
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Life Expectancy Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Dalmatian, Border Collie and English Cocker Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Dalmatian: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	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. See more.	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. See more.

Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel? Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel energy level comparison:	Dalmatian dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Dalmatian dogs need a lot of exercises.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel?	Dalmatian dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel?	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Dalmatian's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel coat comparison:	Fine	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Feathered
Colors What are the original Dalmatian, Border Collie and English Cocker Spaniel color?	Black White Brown Liver	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 Tan Blue Golden Liver Roan
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel? Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Dalmatian requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel? Dalmatian or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Dalmatian dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel?	Low 🔽 The Dalmatian has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie 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 Dalmatian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Dalmatian dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	Dalmatian dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel?	Dalmatian dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel?	Dalmatian dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel?	Dalmatian dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Border Collie 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: Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel?	Yes Dalmatian dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie 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 Dalmatian is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie 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?	Dalmatians are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Dalmatian vs Border Collie 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. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Dalmatian or Border Collie or English Cocker Spaniel? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be 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.	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: Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel?	Not really Dalmatian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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.

Dalmatian vs Border Collie 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Dalmatian and Border Collie and English Cocker Spaniel have?	6-9 puppies	4-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Dalmatian vs Border Collie vs English Cocker Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	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 Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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 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 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	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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