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

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

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

Size Classification
Compare size differences between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Small Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Cocker Spaniel or Beagle or Golden Retriever? English Cocker Spaniel vs Beagle vs Golden Retriever height comparison:
Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

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

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds.
$900-$1200 $500-$800 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Cocker Spaniel or Beagle or Golden Retriever?
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

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

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

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Loving
Independent
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Golden Retriever 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: English Cocker Spaniel vs Beagle vs Golden Retriever?
High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Beagle 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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Social Needs
English Cocker Spaniel vs Beagle vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Beagle 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 vs Beagle vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

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

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most flexible?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Beagle 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.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: English Cocker Spaniel or Beagle or Golden Retriever?
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.
Beagle 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 vs Beagle vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Low 🔽

The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

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

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Beagle bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

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

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

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

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

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

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. Which is most prone to obesity?
High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. Which needs most food?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 0.5 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.

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

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Black
Tan
Red
White
Tricolor
Golden
Light
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. Which drools least?
The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Beagle is a perfect example of a very 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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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. Which has least natural smell?

High 🔼

The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Feathered Dense Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. 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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Cocker Spaniel or Beagle or Golden Retriever? English Cocker Spaniel or Beagle or {name3 shedding:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Beagle dogs shed moderately.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Beagle vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. Which is best with kids?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Beagle or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Beagle or Golden Retriever?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Beagle or Golden Retriever?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Cocker Spaniel vs Beagle vs Golden Retriever?
Yes
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Beagle 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.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

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

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. 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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. 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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. 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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. 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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. Which is best suited for water work?

Yes

English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. 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 English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. 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.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Beagle vs Golden Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. Which has most puppies?
6-8 puppies 2-14 puppies, average 7 5-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. 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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English Cocker Spaniel vs Beagle vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of English Cocker Spaniel, Beagle, and Golden Retriever. 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
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
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

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