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Name	English Springer Spaniel	Bearded Collie	Silken Windhound
Origins	England	Scotland	United States
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Group	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Springer Spaniel	Argle Bargle Beardie Mountain Collie Highland Collie	Silken
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound? Which is the smallest dog, English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound?	Medium	Large Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Bearded Collie? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound weight comparison:	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)	40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)	Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound height comparison:	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)	21 inches (53.5 cm)	18-23.5 inches (53 cm)

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound? Which is more expensive?	$700-$800	$1200-$1400	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound?	Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Bearded Collie is easier than average to get.	Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound intelligence:	Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Bearded Collie dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound trainability comparison.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate Social Cheerful	Active Alert Intelligent Confident Lively Assertive	Playful Loving Friendly Affectionate Trusting Companionable Familiar
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound?	High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Bearded Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound social needs comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are a social breed. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Silken Windhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	English Springer Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Bearded Collie 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. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound playfulness comparison:	The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Bearded Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound?	Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Bearded Collie is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound?	Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Bearded Collie breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	English Springer Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bearded Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound?	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.	Bearded Collie 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 Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bearded Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bearded Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound mouthiness comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound?	English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	The Bearded Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Silken Windhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Ear Infections Ectropion Retinal Dysplasia Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Arthritis Addison's Disease Eye Diseases	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The English Springer Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Bearded Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Silken Windhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound lifespan comparison. How long do English Springer Spaniel, Bearded Collie and Silken Windhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Bearded Collie: 13 years	16-20 years The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bearded Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Silken Windhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound energy level comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Bearded Collie dogs have an average exercise need.	Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound?	English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bearded Collie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Silken Windhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound?	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bearded Collie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics. See more.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound coat comparison:	Feathered	Feathered	Silky
Colors What are the original English Springer Spaniel, Bearded Collie and Silken Windhound color?	Black Tan White Liver	Black Blue Brown Fawn	Black Gray Tan Red White Silver Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound? English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound grooming comparison:	Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound? English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or {name3 shedding:	English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs shed above average. See more.	Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound?	Medium ⏺ The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Bearded Collie has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bearded Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Silken Windhound is an average drooler. See more.

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Bearded Collie dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound? Which dog is more friendly?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bearded Collie dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound?	Yes English Springer Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bearded Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Silken Windhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bearded Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Silken Windhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bearded Collies are usually recommended for elderly people.	Silken Windhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: English Springer Spaniel or Bearded Collie or Silken Windhound? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	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?	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.	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 Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound?	Not really English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bearded Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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 Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can English Springer Spaniel and Bearded Collie and Silken Windhound have?	4-10 puppies	4-12 puppies	4-6 puppies
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English Springer Spaniel vs Bearded Collie vs Silken Windhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1976 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	No data available	No data available

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