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English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever Comparison - Dog breed selector: Merry Cocker Woker or Continental Toy Spaniel or Lab? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Cocker Spaniel Papillon Labrador Retriever
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Continental Toy Spaniel
Epagneul Nain
Epagneul Nain Continental
Phalène
Squirrel Dog
Butterfly Dog
Lab
Labrador
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever?
Medium Small Large
Weight
Which is heavier, English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Papillon? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever weight comparison:
Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg) Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever height comparison:
Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever? Which is more expensive?
$900-$1200 $400-$600 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever?
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever intelligence:
Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever trainability comparison.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Papillon dogs are easy to train.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Papillon dogs are average watchdogs.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever? 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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Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
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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Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Labrador Retriever 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 Papillon vs Labrador Retriever?
High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Social Needs
English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Labrador Retriever 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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Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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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Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Labrador Retriever 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 Papillon vs Labrador Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever playfulness comparison:
The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Papillon is a highly playful breed.
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The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever?
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed.
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Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever?
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 Papillon indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.

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

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Papillon bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever 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.

Low 🔽

The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever mouthiness comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever?
The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Labrador Retriever 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 Papillon vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
Collapsed Trachea
Open Fontanel
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Hypoglycemia
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy
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.
Average
The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do English Cocker Spaniel, Papillon and Labrador Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever?
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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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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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English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

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

English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/4 to 1 cup 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 / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever weight gain potential comparison:
High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever coat comparison:
Feathered Feathered Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Colors
What are the original English Cocker Spaniel, Papillon and Labrador Retriever color?
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Black
Tan
Red
White
Sable
Lemon
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever grooming comparison:
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever? English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or {name3 shedding:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Papillon dogs shed none to minimal.
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Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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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 Papillon vs Labrador Retriever 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 Papillon vs Labrador Retriever?

High 🔼

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

Low 🔽

The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high 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 Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever 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.
Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever?
Yes
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Labrador Retriever 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
Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Labrador Retriever 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.
Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.
Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever 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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Labrador Retriever? 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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever?

Yes

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

Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes 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 Papillon vs Labrador Retriever 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 Papillon and Labrador Retriever have?
6-8 puppies 2-4 puppies 5-10 puppies

English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Labrador Retriever 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 1915 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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
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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