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

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Name English Cocker Spaniel Golden Retriever Australian Shepherd
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Group Gun Dog Gun Dog Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Little Blue Dog
Aussie
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd?
Medium Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd weight comparison:
Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd? English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd height comparison:
Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd? Which is more expensive?
$900-$1200 $1000-$2000 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd?
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd intelligence:
Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd trainability comparison.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd? 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.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd? English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
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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Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd?
High: English Cocker Spaniel 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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Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd social needs comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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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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Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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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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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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Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd playfulness comparison:
The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd?
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd?
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Shepherd indoors.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd 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.
Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Australian Shepherd 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 Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd?
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.
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Australian Shepherd 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.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.
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.

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd mouthiness comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel 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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Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd?
The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Distichiasis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Detached Retina
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
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.
Rare
The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do English Cocker Spaniel, Golden Retriever and Australian Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd?
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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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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd? English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd energy level comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd?
1 to 2 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. 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:
High: The English Cocker Spaniel 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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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd coat comparison:
Feathered Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Feathered
Colors
What are the original English Cocker Spaniel, Golden Retriever and Australian Shepherd color?
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Golden
Light
Black
Red
Blue
Merle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd? English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd grooming comparison:
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd? English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd?

High 🔼

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

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Australian Shepherd has an average 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.
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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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The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd 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.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd?
Yes
English Cocker Spaniel 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.
Yes
Australian Shepherd 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.
Yes
Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Australian Shepherd 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.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd 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.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Australian Shepherd? Which is better for autism?

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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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: English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd?

Yes

English Cocker Spaniel 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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Not really

Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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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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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 Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd 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.
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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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Litter Size
How many puppies can English Cocker Spaniel and Golden Retriever and Australian Shepherd have?
6-8 puppies 5-10 puppies 6-9 puppies, average 7

English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Shepherd 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 1925 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding 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. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd Club Of America

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