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Name	English Cocker Spaniel	Papillon	Miniature Poodle
Origins	England	Spain France Belgium	Germany France
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Group	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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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	Barboncino Miniatura Barbone Carniche Moyen Pudle Zwergpudel
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle? Which is the smallest dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle?	Medium	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Papillon? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle 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)	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)	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	16 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle 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)	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: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	13 inches (33 cm)

English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1200	$400-$600	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle?	Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Papillon 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 Papillon vs Miniature Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Trainable Quiet Faithful	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly	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. See more.	Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle?	High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Miniature Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle social needs comparison:	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
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. See more.	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
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. See more.	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle playfulness comparison:	The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle?	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon 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 Papillon indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Miniature Poodle breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

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

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Papillon bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Poodle bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
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.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle mouthiness comparison:	English Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon 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.	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Miniature Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Renal Failure	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia	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.	Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Miniature Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle lifespan comparison. How long do English Cocker Spaniel, Papillon 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	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Miniature Poodle: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon 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. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle energy level comparison:	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Miniature Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle? 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.	Miniature Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle?	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.	Miniature Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle?	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.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle weight gain potential comparison:	High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle coat comparison:	Feathered	Feathered	Dense Curly Thick
Colors What are the original English Cocker Spaniel, Papillon and Miniature Poodle color?	Black Tan Blue Golden Liver Roan	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle? English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle grooming comparison:	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle? English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or {name3 shedding:	English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon vs Miniature Poodle?	High 🔼 The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low 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. See more.	The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon 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.	Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Miniature Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle? Which dog is more friendly?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly 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 Papillon vs Miniature Poodle?	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 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 Papillon 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.	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: English Cocker Spaniel or Papillon or Miniature Poodle? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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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 Papillon vs Miniature Poodle?	Yes English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can English Cocker Spaniel and Papillon and Miniature Poodle have?	6-8 puppies	2-4 puppies	2-8 puppies, average 5
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon 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 1915 as a Toy 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	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	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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