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English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer Comparison - Dog breed selector: Merry Cocker Woker or Hungarian Pointer or Drahthaar? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Cocker Spaniel Vizsla German Wirehaired Pointer
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Hungarian Pointer
Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer
Magyar Vizsla
Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla
Hungarian Vizsla
Drahthaar
German Pointer
Vorstehund
Deutscher Drahthaariger
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which is the smallest dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer?
Medium Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or Vizsla? English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer weight comparison:
Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer? English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer height comparison:
Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (60-67 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-62 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (59 cm)

English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which is more expensive?
$900-$1200 $800-$1200 $500-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer?
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The German Wirehaired Pointer is quite easy to get.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer intelligence:
Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Very smart: Vizsla 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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Trainability
English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer trainability comparison.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Vizsla dogs are easy to train.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer? 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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Vizsla dogs are average defenders.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer? English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Playful
Energetic
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Companionable
Cheerful
Quiet
Easygoing
Willing
Evenly Tempered
Active
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Willful
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: Vizsla 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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer?
High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer social needs comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Vizsla dogs are a social breed.
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German Wirehaired Pointer 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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Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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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Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer playfulness comparison:
The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.
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The German Wirehaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer?
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.
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Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer?
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Wirehaired Pointer breed.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer 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.
Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer?
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.
Vizsla 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Wirehaired Pointer 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 Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer?
The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
German Wirehaired Pointers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Epilepsy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Eye Diseases
Skin Diseases
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 Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The German Wirehaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer lifespan comparison. How long do English Cocker Spaniel, Vizsla and German Wirehaired Pointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointer: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer?
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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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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English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer? English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer energy level comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4 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 Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer weight gain potential comparison:
High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer coat comparison:
Feathered Fine
Dense
Hard
Coarse
Short
No Undercoat
Wiry
Colors
What are the original English Cocker Spaniel, Vizsla and German Wirehaired Pointer color?
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Golden
Rust
Russet Gold
Dark Sandy Gold
White
Liver
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer? English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer grooming comparison:
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The German Wirehaired Pointer requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer? English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or {name3 shedding:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Vizsla dogs shed moderately.
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German Wirehaired Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer 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 Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer?

High 🔼

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

Medium

The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The German Wirehaired Pointer has an average 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 Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The German Wirehaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer 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.
Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer? Which dog is more friendly?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
German Wirehaired Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer?
Yes
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
German Wirehaired Pointer 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
Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
German Wirehaired Pointer 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.
Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.
German Wirehaired Pointers are commonly okay with elderly people.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer 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 Vizsla or German Wirehaired Pointer? 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 Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer?

Yes

English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

German Wirehaired Pointer 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 Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer 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 Vizsla and German Wirehaired Pointer have?
6-8 puppies 6-8 puppies 6-10 puppies

English Cocker Spaniel vs Vizsla vs German Wirehaired Pointer 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 1960 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Sporting 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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing 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
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
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
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 Pet Registry, Inc.
The German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America

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