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English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Comparison - Dog breed selector: Merry Cocker Woker or Chinese Fighting Dog or Snap Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Cocker Spaniel Shar-Pei Whippet
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet breeds.
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Chinese Fighting Dog Snap Dog
English Whippet
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

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

Size Classification
Compare size differences between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet? Compare adult weight ranges.
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 Range
Compare puppy costs for English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Find price differences between these breeds.
$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

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which breed ranks highest?
Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which is easiest to train?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Shar-Pei dogs are quite easy to train.
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Whippet dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which breed is most alert?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Shar-Pei dogs are average watchdogs.
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Whippet dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which breed is most protective?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Shar-Pei dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet? Compare temperaments.
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.
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Shar-Pei dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Whippet 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 Shar-Pei vs Whippet?
High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Slightly Below Average: Shar-Pei dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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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.
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Shar-Pei dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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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Shar-Pei dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home.
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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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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.
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Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low: The Shar-Pei barks none to minimal.
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Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which breed is most playful?
The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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Average: Shar-Peis, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Shar-Pei breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which breed is most flexible?
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.
Alone Time Tolerance
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 Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which has lowest bite risk?

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.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which uses mouth most during play?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Shar-Pei dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which has the strongest bite?

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.

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

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which breed lives longest?
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
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which handles climate changes best?
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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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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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which has fewer 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.
Vet Care Frequency
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.
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

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

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which breed is most active?
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.
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.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which is most prone to obesity?
High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Shar-Pei's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which needs most food?
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.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Black
Red
Blue
Cream
Brown
Fawn
Apricot
Black
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Fawn
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Shar-Pei requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which drools least?
The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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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.
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The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which has least natural smell?

High 🔼

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

High 🔼

The Shar-Pei has a high chance of bad smell.

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The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Feathered Dense Fine
Short
Close in texture
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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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.
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Shar-Pei dogs shed none to minimal.
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Whippet dogs are low shedders.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which is best with kids?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Shar-Pei dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
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.
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.
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 Capability
Compare service dog potential between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which is best suited for service work?

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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which is best suited for water work?

Yes

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

Shar-Pei breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which has most military use?

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

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which has most puppies?
6-8 puppies 4-6 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. What's recommended?

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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English Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei vs Whippet Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. How are they classified?
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 Classification
Compare FCI groups for English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. How are they classified internationally?
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.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of English Cocker Spaniel, Shar-Pei, and Whippet. Which has most 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

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