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Name	English Cocker Spaniel	Bichon Frise	Beagle
Origins	England	Spain Belgium	England
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Group	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Merry Cocker Woker Cocker	Bichon A Poil Frise Bichon Tenerife Purebred Bichon Tenerife Dog Bichon Frise	English Beagle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle? Which is the smallest dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle?	Medium	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Bichon Frise? English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle weight comparison:	Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle? English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle height comparison:	Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1200	$700-$1000	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle?	Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Bichon Frise is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle intelligence:	Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle trainability comparison.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle? English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Trainable Quiet Faithful	Playful Sensitive Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Cheerful	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet
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. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle?	High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Bichon Frise dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle social needs comparison:	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
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. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
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. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Bichon Frise bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.
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 English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle mouthiness comparison:	English Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle?	The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Bichon Frise 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Renal Failure	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Vaccination Sensitivity Bladder Stones Juvenile Cataracts	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits 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 Bichon Frise 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.
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Life Expectancy English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle lifespan comparison. How long do English Cocker Spaniel, Bichon Frise and Beagle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Bichon Frise: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle?	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle? English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle energy level comparison:	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Bichon Frise dogs exercise need is minimal.	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bichon Frise dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1.5 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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle weight gain potential comparison:	High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bichon Frise's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle coat comparison:	Feathered	Curly	Dense
Colors What are the original English Cocker Spaniel, Bichon Frise and Beagle color?	Black Tan Blue Golden Liver Roan	Cream White Buff Apricot	Black Tan Red White Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle? English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle grooming comparison:	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle? English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or {name3 shedding:	English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are low shedders. See more.	Beagle 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: English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle?	High 🔼 The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bichon Frise is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Bichon Frise dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle? Which dog is more friendly?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Bichon Frise dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle?	Yes English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bichon Frise 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle is not the best dog breed 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.	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: English Cocker Spaniel or Bichon Frise or Beagle? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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 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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle?	Yes English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bichon Frise breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle 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.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle 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 English Cocker Spaniel and Bichon Frise and Beagle have?	6-8 puppies	2-5 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs Beagle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds 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 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 The Bichon Frise Club Of America	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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