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English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Comparison - Dog breed selector: English Spantriever or Merry Cocker Woker or Lab? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Spanador English Cocker Spaniel Labrador Retriever
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever breeds.
English Spantriever Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Lab
Labrador
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever? Compare their breeding categories.
Cross Breed Purebred Purebred

English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is the largest?
Large
Medium
Medium Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges.
20-50 pounds (9-23 kg) Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
35 pounds (16 kg) Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Spanador or English Cocker Spaniel or Labrador Retriever? English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever height comparison:
16-22 inches (41-56 cm) Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
19 inches (48.5 cm) Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds.
$900-$1200 $900-$1200 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Spanador or English Cocker Spaniel or Labrador Retriever?
Very frequent: The English Spanador is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.

English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed ranks highest?
Outstanding: English Spanador is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which is easiest to train?
English Spanador dogs are very easy to train.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most alert?
English Spanador dogs are good watchdogs.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most protective?
English Spanador dogs are average defenders.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Trainable
Cheerful
Quiet
Faithful
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: English Spanador dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever?
Average to High: English Spanador dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Social Needs
English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:
English Spanador dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the English Spanador is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Labrador Retriever 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 Spanador dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The English Spanador barks occasionally.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most playful?
The English Spanador is a highly playful breed.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Apartment-friendly dog the English Spanador breed.
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.

English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most flexible?
English Spanador dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: English Spanador or English Cocker Spaniel or Labrador Retriever?
English Spanador dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.
Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The English Spanador has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Moderate

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

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Spanador bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed lives longest?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Spanador: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which handles climate changes best?
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 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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which has fewer health issues?
The English Spanador is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The English Spanador should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The English Cocker Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Renal Failure
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy

English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most active?
English Spanador dogs are high-energy dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Spanador or English Cocker Spaniel or Labrador Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Spanador dogs need a lot of exercises.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Spanador or English Cocker Spaniel or Labrador Retriever?
English Spanador dogs don't need too much sleep.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.

English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which is most prone to obesity?
High: The English Spanador breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which needs most food?
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Blue
Yellow
Golden
Liver
Chocolate
Roan
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which requires most maintenance?
Easy to groom: The English Spanador doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which drools least?
The English Spanador is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which has least natural smell?

High 🔼

The English Spanador has a high chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

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

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Feathered
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Feathered Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Spanador or English Cocker Spaniel or Labrador Retriever? English Spanador or English Cocker Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
English Spanador dogs shed moderately.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best with kids?
English Spanador dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
English Spanador dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Spanador or English Cocker Spaniel or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?
English Spanador dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Spanador or English Cocker Spaniel or Labrador Retriever?
English Spanador dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Spanador or English Cocker Spaniel or Labrador Retriever?
English Spanador dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever?
Yes
English Spanador dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
English Spanador is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
English Spanadors are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best suited for service work?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best for SAR work?

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best suited for water work?

Yes

English Spanador breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

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

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which has most military use?

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 Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which has most puppies?
5-10 puppies 6-8 puppies 5-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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English Spanador vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of English Spanador, English Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador Retriever. Which has most recognition?
No data available 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
Canadian Canine Registry

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