English Cocker Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Smooth Collie – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	English Cocker Spaniel	English Springer Spaniel	Smooth Collie
Origins	England	England	Scotland
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	52	27	354
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Other Names	Cocker, Merry Cocker Woker	Springer Spaniel	Short-Haired Collie
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 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
Price	$900-$1200	$700-$800	$400-$600

General Appearance - English Cocker Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Smooth Collie

Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg)	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height	Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)	Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Hair & Care - English Cocker Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Smooth Collie

Coat	Feathered	Feathered	Dense Thick Flat
Colors	Blue Roan Liver Tan Golden Black	White Liver Tan Black	Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable Sable & White White White & Merle Merle
Grooming	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	English Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.	English Springer Spaniels shed moderately.	Smooth Collies are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - English Cocker Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Smooth Collie

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Playful Trainable Faithful Intelligent Quiet	Affectionate Cheerful Intelligent Social Alert Energetic Playful	Friendly Gentle Intelligent Loyal Protective Responsive Social
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: Smooth Collie is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	English Cocker Spaniels are easy to train.	English Springer Spaniels are easy to train.	Smooth Collies are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.	The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.	The Smooth Collie is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	English Cocker Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Smooth Collies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	English Cocker Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	English Springer Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Smooth Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	English Cocker Spaniels are a social breed.	English Springer Spaniels are a social breed.	Smooth Collies need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.	Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Smooth Collie is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	English Cocker Spaniels are good watchdogs.	English Springer Spaniels are average watchdogs.	Smooth Collies are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	English Cocker Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	English Springer Spaniels are average defenders.	Smooth Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Smooth Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	English Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	English Springer Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Smooth Collies have a higher 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 English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.	Smooth Collies are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	English Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	English Springer Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Smooth Collies have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Smooth Collies 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.	English Springer Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Smooth Collies adapt well to lifestyle changes and different 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.	English Springer 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.	Smooth Collies tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.

Good With - English Cocker Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Smooth Collie

Stranger Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.	English Springer Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.	Smooth Collies are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs.	Smooth Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are cat-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Smooth Collies are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Smooth Collies are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Smooth Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Smooth Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are usually friendly towards other pets.	English Springer Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Smooth Collies are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No English Cocker Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No English Springer Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Smooth Collies 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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 English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Smooth Collie breed usually doesn't like 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.

Health Factors - English Cocker Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Smooth Collie

Health Issues	The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	The Smooth Collie 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	Allergies Ear Infections Ectropion Hip Dysplasia Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia	Collie Eye Anomaly Drug Sensitivity Gray Collie Syndrome Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-14 years	14-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	English Cocker Spaniels are high energy dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are high energy dogs.	Smooth Collies have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	English Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.	English Springer Spaniels need a lot of exercises.	Smooth Collies need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	English Cocker Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	English Springer Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	Smooth Collies sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.	Average.
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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	High The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Smooth Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Smooth Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - English Cocker Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Smooth Collie

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	4-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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