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Name	English Cocker Spaniel	Border Terrier	Miniature Schnauzer
Origins	England	England Scotland	Germany
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	52	92	18
Reviews	5	0	2
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Other Names	Cocker, Merry Cocker Woker	Russian Bear Schnauzer, Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, Riesenschnauzer	Zwergschnauzer
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain 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 Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc. Club Espanol De Terriers	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
Price	$900-$1200	$1200-$1400	$600-$1000

English Cocker Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer General Appearance Comparison

Size	Medium	Small	Small
Weight	Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg)	Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg)	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)	Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)
Height	Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)	Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)

English Cocker Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer Hair & Care Comparison

Coat	Feathered	Rough	Wiry
Colors	Blue Roan Liver Tan Golden Black	Blue Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten	Salt Pepper Silver Black
Grooming	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	English Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.	Border Terriers shed none to minimal.	Miniature Schnauzers shed none to minimal.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Playful Trainable Faithful Intelligent Quiet	Affectionate Outright Tempered Intelligent Alert Fearless Obedient	Alert Friendly Obedient Fearless Intelligent Spirited
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Border Terrier's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	English Cocker Spaniels are easy to train.	Border Terriers are easy to train.	Miniature Schnauzers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.	Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	English Cocker Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Border Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	English Cocker Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Border Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Miniature Schnauzers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	English Cocker Spaniels are a social breed.	Border Terriers need for social interaction is average.	Miniature Schnauzers are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed.	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	English Cocker Spaniels are good watchdogs.	Border Terriers are good watchdogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	English Cocker Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	Border Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	English Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Border Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Miniature Schnauzers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Miniature Schnauzers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	English Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Border Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Miniature Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	English Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Schnauzers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	English Cocker Spaniels do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Miniature Schnauzers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are cat-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Miniature Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are usually friendly towards other pets.	Border Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Miniature Schnauzers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No English Cocker Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Border Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Miniature Schnauzers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Border Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer Health Factors Comparison

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 Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cataracts Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Renal Failure	Cryptorchidism Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Malocclusions Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Seizures	Cataracts Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	English Cocker Spaniels are high energy dogs.	Border Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Miniature Schnauzers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	English Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Terriers have an average exercise need.	Miniature Schnauzers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	English Cocker Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	Border Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Miniature Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	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.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	High The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Border Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Miniature Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	2-8 puppies	3-6 puppies
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