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English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed Comparison - Dog breed selector: Merry Cocker Woker or Italian Coarsehaired Pointer or Bjelkier? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Cocker Spaniel Spinone Italiano Samoyed
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Italian Coarsehaired Pointer
Italian Griffon
Italian Wire-Haired Pointer
Spinone
Italian Spinone
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed? Which is the smallest dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed?
Medium Large
Medium
Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Spinone Italiano? English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed weight comparison:
Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 50-70 pounds (22-31 kg) Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (26.5 kg) Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed? English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed height comparison:
Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) 23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) 23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)

English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed? Which is more expensive?
$900-$1200 $1500-$2000 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed?
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Spinone Italiano is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed intelligence:
Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed trainability comparison.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are quite easy to train.
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Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are average watchdogs.
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Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed? 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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Spinone Italiano dogs are average defenders.
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Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed? English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Patient
Loyal
Gentle
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
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: Spinone Italiano dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed?
High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Spinone Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed social needs comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Spinone Italiano dogs are a social breed.
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Samoyed 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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Spinone Italiano dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed 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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Spinone Italiano 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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Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed playfulness comparison:
The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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Average: Spinone Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed?
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Spinone Italiano rarely barks.
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Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed?
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 Spinone Italiano indoors.
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 Samoyed indoors.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed 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: Spinone Italiano dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed?
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.
Spinone Italiano 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.
Samoyed 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 Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Spinone Italiano bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Samoyed 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 Spinone Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed?
The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Spinone Italiano is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Samoyed 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 Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
Bloat
Cerebellar Ataxia
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
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 Spinone Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed lifespan comparison. How long do English Cocker Spaniel, Spinone Italiano and Samoyed breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Spinone Italiano: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed?
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 cold weather
The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed? English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed energy level comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Spinone Italiano dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Spinone Italiano dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Spinone Italiano dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 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 Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed weight gain potential comparison:
High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Spinone Italiano has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed coat comparison:
Feathered Wiry Dense
Colors
What are the original English Cocker Spaniel, Spinone Italiano and Samoyed color?
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
White
Brown
Orange
Roan
Cream
White
Biscuit
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed? English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed grooming comparison:
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Spinone Italiano requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed? English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or {name3 shedding:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Spinone Italiano dogs shed none to minimal.
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Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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8-12 weeks
Very 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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Hypoallergenic
English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed 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 Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed?

High 🔼

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

Medium

The Spinone Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed 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.
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The Spinone Italiano 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 Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed 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.
Spinone Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.
Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed? Which dog is more friendly?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Spinone Italiano dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Spinone Italiano dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Spinone Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Spinone Italiano or Samoyed?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Spinone Italiano dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed?
Yes
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Spinone Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Samoyed 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
Spinone Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Samoyed 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.
Spinone Italianos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed 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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Not really

This breed generally not used 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 Spinone Italiano or Samoyed? Which is better for autism?

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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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 Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed?

Yes

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

Spinone Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Samoyed breed usually doesn't like 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 Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed 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 Spinone Italiano and Samoyed have?
6-8 puppies 4-8 puppies 4-6 puppies

English Cocker Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano vs Samoyed 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 2000 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working 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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs 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.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand 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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