English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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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
Popularity Rank	52	64	61
Reviews	5	4	1
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Other Names	Cocker, Merry Cocker Woker	Chinese Fighting Dog	English Whippet, Snap Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	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	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	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
Price	$900-$1200	$1000-$1200	$800-$1200

General Appearance - English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet

Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight	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)
Avg. 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	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)
Avg. 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)

Hair & Care - English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet

Coat	Feathered	Dense	Fine Short Close in texture
Colors	Blue Roan Liver Tan Golden Black	Apricot Blue Cream Red Brown Fawn Black	Cream Red Blue Fawn White Black
Grooming	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Shar-Pei requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	English Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.	Shar-Peis shed none to minimal.	Whippets are low shedders.

Characteristics - English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Playful Trainable Faithful Intelligent Quiet	Affectionate Independent Reserved Devoted Loving Suspicious	Affectionate Gentle Lively Friendly Intelligent Quiet Outright Adaptable Companionable
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Shar-Pei's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Whippet's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	English Cocker Spaniels are easy to train.	Shar-Peis are quite easy to train.	Whippets are easy to train.
Playfulness	The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.	Shar-Peis, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	English Cocker Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Shar-Peis are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Whippets don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	English Cocker Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Shar-Peis may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Whippets are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	English Cocker Spaniels are a social breed.	Shar-Peis are kinda antisocial.	Whippets need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.	Low: The Shar-Pei barks none to minimal.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	English Cocker Spaniels are good watchdogs.	Shar-Peis are average watchdogs.	Whippets are average watchdogs.
Territorial	English Cocker Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	Shar-Peis are extremely protective guard dogs.	Whippets can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	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	English Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Shar-Peis have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Whippets have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.	Shar-Peis tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	English Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Shar-Peis 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.	Whippets have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Shar-Peis are apartment-friendly dogs.	Whippets are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	English Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Shar-Peis adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Whippets adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	English Cocker Spaniels 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-Peis handle alone time quite well.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet

Stranger Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.	Shar-Peis are not stranger friendly dogs.	Whippets are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	Shar-Peis are not kid-friendly dogs.	Whippets are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are cat-friendly dogs.	Shar-Peis are average friendly towards cats.	Whippets are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Shar-Peis are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Whippets are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	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	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.
Pet Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are usually friendly towards other pets.	Shar-Peis are generally with other pets.	Whippets do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No English Cocker Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Shar-Peis are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Whippets are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Shar-Pei breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet

Health Issues	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.
Health Problems	Cataracts Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Renal Failure	Bloat Cancer Cutaneous Mucinosis Demodectic Mange Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Fever Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Patellar Luxation Pyoderma Seborrhea	Addison's Disease Arthritis Deafness Drug Sensitivity Heart Murmurs Heart Problems Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Vaccination Sensitivity Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	8-10 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	English Cocker Spaniels are high energy dogs.	Shar-Peis have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Whippets are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	English Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.	Shar-Peis exercise need is minimal.	Whippets have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	English Cocker Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	Shar-Peis like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Whippets don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	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.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.	Low.
Weather & Climate	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers warm weather
Stinkiness	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	The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	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.	The Whippet is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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