English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | English Cocker Spaniel | Golden Retriever | Labrador Retriever |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  England | Scotland | England  Canada |
| Group | Gun Dog | Gun Dog | Gun Dog |
| Popularity Rank | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| Reviews | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Cocker, Merry Cocker Woker | Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat | Labrador, Lab |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1925 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting 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 Retrievers section. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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 | 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 |
| Price | $900-$1200 | $1000-$2000 | $1000-$2000 |
General Appearance - English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever
| Size | Medium | Large | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 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: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) |
| Avg. 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: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) |
| Height | 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: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) |
| Avg. 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: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever
| Coat | Feathered | Silky Wavy Shiny Straight | Dense Waterproof Hard Short |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Blue Roan Liver Tan Golden Black | Golden Light | Yellow Chocolate Black |
| Grooming | Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | English Cocker Spaniels shed moderately. | Golden Retrievers shed moderately. | Labrador Retrievers shed moderately. |
Characteristics - English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever
| Temperament | Affectionate Friendly Playful Trainable Faithful Intelligent Quiet | Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy | Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive |
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| Intelligent Rank | Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. | Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
| Trainability | English Cocker Spaniels are easy to train. | Golden Retrievers are easy to train. | Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed. | The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. | The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | English Cocker Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Labrador Retrievers 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. | Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. |
| Social Needs | English Cocker Spaniels are a social breed. | Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction. | Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. | Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | English Cocker Spaniels are good watchdogs. | Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs. | Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | English Cocker Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory. | Golden Retrievers are average defenders. | Labrador Retrievers are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | English Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Golden Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Labrador Retrievers have a strong 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. | Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds. | Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | English Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Golden Retrievers 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. | Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
| Apartment Friendly | English Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Golden Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
| Adaptability | English Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Golden Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Labrador Retrievers 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. | Golden Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Labrador Retrievers 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 Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever
| Stranger Friendly | English Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers. | Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | English Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs. | Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | English Cocker Spaniels are cat-friendly dogs. | Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | English Cocker Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs. | Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
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 Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | English Cocker Spaniels are usually friendly towards other pets. | Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets. | Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No English Cocker Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Labrador Retrievers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good 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. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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. |
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. |
| Boat Dog |
Yes English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Yes Labrador Retriever 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. |
Health Factors - English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever
| Health Issues | 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 Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems | Cataracts Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Renal Failure | Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease | Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia |
| Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 10-12 years | 10-12 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | English Cocker Spaniels are high energy dogs. | Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | English Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise. | Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises. | Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need | English Cocker Spaniels don't need too much sleep. | Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep. | Labrador Retrievers 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. | 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 2.5 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. | High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
| 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. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
High The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell. |
High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | 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. | The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. |
Reproducibility - English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever
| 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 | 5-10 puppies | 5-10 puppies |
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May 28, 2020, 12:40:49 PM:
Extremely good comparison