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English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Comparison - Dog breed selector: Laverack or Springer Spaniel or Chinese Fighting Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Setter English Springer Spaniel Shar-Pei
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Laverack
Llewellin Setter
Lawerack
Springer Spaniel Chinese Fighting Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei? Which is the smallest dog, English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
Large Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or English Springer Spaniel? English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei weight comparison:
Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg) Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg) 40-55 pounds (18- 25 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg) 47.5 pounds (18- 25 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei? English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei height comparison:
Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm) 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm) 19 inches (48.5 cm)

English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei? Which is more expensive?
$400-$600 $700-$800 $1000-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
Very frequent: The English Setter is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Shar-Pei is quite easy to get.

English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei intelligence:
Smart: The English Setter dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: English Springer 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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Trainability
English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei trainability comparison.
English Setter dogs are easy to train.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Shar-Pei dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
English Setter dogs are average watchdogs.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Shar-Pei dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
English Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Shar-Pei dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei? English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Intelligent
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Mischievous
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful
Loving
Independent
Affectionate
Devoted
Reserved
Suspicious
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
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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Shar-Pei dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei?
High: English Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: English Springer 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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Social Needs
English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei social needs comparison:
English Setter dogs are a social breed.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Shar-Pei dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
English Setter 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 English Springer 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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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
English Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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English Springer 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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English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei playfulness comparison:
The English Setter is a playful breed.
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The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Shar-Peis, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei?
Average to High: The English Setter is a vocal breed.
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Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low: The Shar-Pei barks none to minimal.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Setter breed.
Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Shar-Pei breed.

English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: English Setter dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
English Springer 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
English Setter 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 Springer 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.

English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Setter bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Shar-Pei bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The English Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Shar-Pei has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei mouthiness comparison:
English Setter dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Springer 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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English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei?
The English Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Ear Infections
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Glaucoma
Seborrhea
Cutaneous Mucinosis
Fever
Pyoderma
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The English Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The English Springer Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably 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).
Life Expectancy
English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei lifespan comparison. How long do English Setter, English Springer Spaniel and Shar-Pei breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of English Setter: 11 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years
8-10 years
The average lifespan of Shar-Pei: 9 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The English Setter 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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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 Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Energy and Activity Comparison

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

English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei weight gain potential comparison:
High: The English Setter breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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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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English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei coat comparison:
Feathered Feathered Dense
Colors
What are the original English Setter, English Springer Spaniel and Shar-Pei color?
Tan
Blue
Orange
Tricolor
Liver
Lemon
Belton
Black
Tan
White
Liver
Black
Red
Blue
Cream
Brown
Fawn
Apricot
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei? English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei grooming comparison:
Average: The English Setter requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Shar-Pei requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei? English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
English Setter dogs shed moderately.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Shar-Pei dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei 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 Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei?

Medium

The English Setter has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Shar-Pei has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The English Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The English Springer 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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English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
English Setter dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Shar-Pei dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei? Which dog is more friendly?
English Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Shar-Pei dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
English Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Shar-Pei dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
English Setter dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Shar-Pei dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
English Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Shar-Pei dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei?
Yes
English Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
English Springer 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.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
English Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Shar-Pei is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
English Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Shar-Peis are not recommended for elderly people.

English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei 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 Setter or English Springer Spaniel or Shar-Pei? 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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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 Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei?

Yes

English Setter breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like 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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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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Yes

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.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei 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 Setter and English Springer Spaniel and Shar-Pei have?
4-6 puppies 4-10 puppies 4-6 puppies

English Setter vs English Springer Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
Unknown American Canine Registry
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

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