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English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle Comparison - Dog breed selector: Merry Cocker Woker or Ameri or Barboncino Miniatura? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Cocker Spaniel Miniature American Shepherd Miniature Poodle
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Ameri
Mini American
North American Shepherd
Barboncino Miniatura
Barbone
Carniche Moyen
Pudle
Zwergpudel
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle? Which is the smallest dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle?
Medium Small
Medium
Small
Weight
Which is heavier, English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle weight comparison:
Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) 15-35 pounds (6-16 kg) 15-17 pounds (7-8 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) 25 pounds (11 kg) 16 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle? English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle height comparison:
Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm) 11-15 inches (28-38 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm) 13 inches (33 cm)

English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle? Which is more expensive?
$900-$1200 $900-$1000 $1000-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle?
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle intelligence:
Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle trainability comparison.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Miniature Poodle dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs.
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Miniature Poodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle? 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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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders.
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Miniature Poodle dogs are average defenders.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle? English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle?
High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Miniature Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle social needs comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Miniature Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Miniature Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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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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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Miniature Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle playfulness comparison:
The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle?
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle?
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.
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 Miniature American Shepherd indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Miniature Poodle breed.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle 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.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Miniature Poodle 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 Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle?
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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Miniature Poodle 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 Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature Poodle bite force: Weak.
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 Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle?
The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Miniature Poodle 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 Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Epilepsy
Addison's Disease
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.
Frequent
The Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Miniature Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle lifespan comparison. How long do English Cocker Spaniel, Miniature American Shepherd and Miniature Poodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Miniature Poodle: 15 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle?
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 warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle? English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle energy level comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Miniature Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
Miniature Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Miniature Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle?
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. 0.5 to 1.5 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 Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle weight gain potential comparison:
High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle coat comparison:
Feathered Smooth Dense
Curly
Thick
Colors
What are the original English Cocker Spaniel, Miniature American Shepherd and Miniature Poodle color?
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Black
Blue
White
Merle
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Fawn
Beige
Apricot
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle? English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle grooming comparison:
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle? English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Miniature Poodle dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle 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 Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle?

High 🔼

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

Medium

The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Miniature Poodle has a low 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 Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Miniature Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle 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.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Miniature Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle? Which dog is more friendly?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Miniature Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Miniature Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Miniature Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Miniature Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle?
Yes
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Miniature Poodle 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
Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Miniature Poodle 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.
Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Miniature Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle 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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Not really

This breed generally not used 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 Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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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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.

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.

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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle?

Yes

English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Miniature Poodle 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 Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle 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 Miniature American Shepherd and Miniature Poodle have?
6-8 puppies 2-6 puppies 2-8 puppies, average 5

English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle 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 2015 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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. Not recognized by FCI.
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
No data available 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

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