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Name	English Cocker Spaniel	Shar-Pei	Whippet
Origins	England	China	England
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Group	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Merry Cocker Woker Cocker	Chinese Fighting Dog	Snap Dog English Whippet
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet? Which is the smallest dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Shar-Pei? English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet weight comparison:	Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg)	40-55 pounds (18- 25 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)	47.5 pounds (18- 25 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet? English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet height comparison:	Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)	19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1200	$1000-$1200	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet?	Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Shar-Pei is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet intelligence:	Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet trainability comparison.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Shar-Pei dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Shar-Pei dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet? 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.	Shar-Pei dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet? English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Trainable Quiet Faithful	Loving Independent Affectionate Devoted Reserved Suspicious	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet
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.	Shar-Pei dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet?	High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Shar-Pei dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet social needs comparison:	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Shar-Pei dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. 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.	Shar-Pei dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Shar-Pei dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet playfulness comparison:	The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Shar-Peis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet?	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Shar-Pei barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. 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 Shar-Pei or Whippet?	Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Shar-Pei breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet 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.	Average: Shar-Pei dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Whippet 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 Shar-Pei or Whippet?	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.	Shar-Pei dogs handle alone time quite well.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shar-Pei bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.
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 Shar-Pei has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet mouthiness comparison:	English Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Shar-Pei dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet?	The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Whippet 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 Shar-Pei vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Renal Failure	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Osteochondrosis Dissecans Glaucoma Seborrhea Cutaneous Mucinosis Fever Pyoderma	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues 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.	Rare The Shar-Pei should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet lifespan comparison. How long do English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei and Whippet breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of Shar-Pei: 9 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet? English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet energy level comparison:	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Shar-Pei dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Shar-Pei dogs exercise need is minimal.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Shar-Pei dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet weight gain potential comparison:	High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Shar-Pei's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet coat comparison:	Feathered	Dense	Fine Short Close in texture
Colors What are the original English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei and Whippet color?	Black Tan Blue Golden Liver Roan	Black Red Blue Cream Brown Fawn Apricot	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet? English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet grooming comparison:	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Shar-Pei requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet? English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or {name3 shedding:	English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Shar-Pei dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. 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 Shar-Pei or Whippet?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet?	High 🔼 The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Shar-Pei has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet 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 Shar-Pei is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet 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.	Shar-Pei dogs are generally with other pets.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Shar-Pei dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Shar-Pei dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Shar-Pei dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei or Whippet?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Shar-Pei dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet?	Yes English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Shar-Pei dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Whippet 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 Shar-Pei is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Whippet 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.	Shar-Peis are not recommended for elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet 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 Shar-Pei or Whippet? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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 Shar-Pei vs Whippet?	Yes English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Shar-Pei breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet 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.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet 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 Shar-Pei and Whippet have?	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet 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 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound 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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds 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 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 Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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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