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English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter Comparison - Dog breed selector: Merry Cocker Woker or English Collie or Laverack? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Cocker Spaniel Rough Collie English Setter
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Group Gun Dog Pastoral / Herding Dogs Gun Dog
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
English Collie
Lassie Dog
Long-Haired Collie
Scottish Collie
Collie
Laverack
Llewellin Setter
Lawerack
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter? Which is the smallest dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter?
Medium Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or Rough Collie? English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter weight comparison:
Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter? English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter height comparison:
Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm) Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter? Which is more expensive?
$900-$1200 $400-$600 $400-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter?
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The English Setter is quite easy to get.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter intelligence:
Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The English Setter dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter trainability comparison.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train.
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English Setter dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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English Setter dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter? 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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Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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English Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter? English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Elegant
Hard working
Herding
Energetic
Intelligent
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Mischievous
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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Sensitive: Rough Collie 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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter?
High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: English Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter social needs comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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English Setter dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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English Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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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Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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English Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter playfulness comparison:
The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Rough Collie is a playful breed.
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The English Setter is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter?
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.
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Average to High: The English Setter is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter?
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 Rough Collie indoors.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Setter breed.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter 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.
Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: English Setter dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter?
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.
Rough Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
English Setter dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Setter 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 Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter?
The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The English Setter 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 Rough Collie vs English Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Drug Sensitivity
Collie Eye Anomaly
Gray Collie Syndrome
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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 Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The English Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter lifespan comparison. How long do English Cocker Spaniel, Rough Collie and English Setter breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of English Setter: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter?
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 cold weather conditions
The Rough Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The English Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter? English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter energy level comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Rough Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
English Setter dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
English Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
English Setter dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 4 to 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 Rough Collie vs English Setter weight gain potential comparison:
High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The English Setter breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter coat comparison:
Feathered Rough
Soft
Thick
Straight
Harsh
Furry
Feathered
Colors
What are the original English Cocker Spaniel, Rough Collie and English Setter color?
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
White
Sable
Merle
Black & White & Tan
Blue & Merle
Blue & Merle & White
Sable & White
White & Merle
Tan
Blue
Orange
Tricolor
Liver
Lemon
Belton
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter? English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter grooming comparison:
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The English Setter requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter? English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or {name3 shedding:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders.
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English Setter dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter?
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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter 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 Rough Collie vs English Setter?

High 🔼

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

Medium

The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The English Setter has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The English Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter 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.
Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
English Setter dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter? Which dog is more friendly?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
English Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
English Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
English Setter dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
English Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter?
Yes
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Rough Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
English Setter 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
Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
English Setter 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.
Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
English Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: English Cocker Spaniel or Rough Collie or English Setter? Which is better for autism?

Not really

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

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Yes

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

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

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 Rough Collie vs English Setter?

Yes

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

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

English Setter 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 Rough Collie vs English Setter 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 Rough Collie and English Setter have?
6-8 puppies 4-8 puppies 4-6 puppies

English Cocker Spaniel vs Rough Collie vs English Setter 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 1885 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters 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
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