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English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Merry Cocker Woker or Barbone or Roseneath Terrier? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Cocker Spaniel Toy Poodle West Highland White Terrier
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Barbone
Pudle
Teacup Poodle
Teddy Poodle
Roseneath Terrier
Westie
Westy
White Roseneath Terrier
Poltalloch Terrier
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Cocker Spaniel or Toy Poodle or West Highland White Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Toy Poodle or West Highland White Terrier?
Medium Small Small
Weight
Which is heavier, English Cocker Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Toy Poodle? English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier weight comparison:
Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg) Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg) Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Cocker Spaniel or Toy Poodle or West Highland White Terrier? English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier height comparison:
Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Cocker Spaniel or Toy Poodle or West Highland White Terrier? Which is more expensive?
$900-$1200 $1000-$1500 $900-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Cocker Spaniel or Toy Poodle or West Highland White Terrier?
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier intelligence:
Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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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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Trainability
English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier trainability comparison.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Toy Poodle dogs are very easy to train.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Cocker Spaniel or Toy Poodle or West Highland White Terrier?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Toy Poodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Cocker Spaniel or Toy Poodle or West Highland White Terrier? 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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Toy Poodle dogs are average defenders.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Toy Poodle or West Highland White Terrier? English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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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 Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier?
High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Toy Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier social needs comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Toy Poodle dogs are a social breed.
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West Highland White Terrier 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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Toy Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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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Toy Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier playfulness comparison:
The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Toy Poodle is a playful breed.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier?
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed.
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A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Toy Poodle or West Highland White Terrier?
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Toy Poodle 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 West Highland White Terrier indoors.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier 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.
Toy Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
West Highland White Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: English Cocker Spaniel or Toy Poodle or West Highland White Terrier?
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.
Toy Poodle 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.
West Highland White Terrier 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 Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Cocker Spaniel or Toy Poodle or West Highland White Terrier?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Toy Poodle bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak.
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 Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier mouthiness comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Toy Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier?
The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
Heart Murmurs
Slipped Stifle
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Skin Allergies
Canine Diabetes Mellitus
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Cataracts
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
White Dog Shaker Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Atopic Dermatitis
Hyperplastic Dermatosis
Pulmonary Fibrosis
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 Toy Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The West Highland White Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do English Cocker Spaniel, Toy Poodle and West Highland White Terrier 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 Toy Poodle: 15 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier?
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 warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The West Highland White Terrier 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 Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

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

English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Cocker Spaniel or Toy Poodle or West Highland White Terrier?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1.5 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 Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier weight gain potential comparison:
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 Toy Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the West Highland White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier coat comparison:
Feathered Dense
Curly
Thick
Dense
Colors
What are the original English Cocker Spaniel, Toy Poodle and West Highland White Terrier color?
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Fawn
Beige
Apricot
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Cocker Spaniel or Toy Poodle or West Highland White Terrier? English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier 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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Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Cocker Spaniel or Toy Poodle or West Highland White Terrier? English Cocker Spaniel or Toy Poodle or {name3 shedding:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Toy Poodle dogs shed none to minimal.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Cocker Spaniel or Toy Poodle or West Highland White Terrier?
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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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 Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier 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 Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier?

High 🔼

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

Low 🔽

The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

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

English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier 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 Toy Poodle or West Highland White Terrier? 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.

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 Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier?

Yes

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

Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

West Highland White Terrier 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 Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier 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 Toy Poodle and West Highland White Terrier have?
6-8 puppies 2-4 puppies 2-5 puppies

English Cocker Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs West Highland White Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Terrier 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 Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers 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
Dog Registry of America Inc. 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
Club Espanol De Terriers

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