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English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter Comparison - Dog breed selector: Springer Spaniel or Cavalier or Laverack? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Springer Spaniel Cavalier King Charles Spaniel English Setter
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Springer Spaniel Cavalier
Cavie
Cav
Laverack
Llewellin Setter
Lawerack
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter? Which is the smallest dog, English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter?
Medium Small Large
Weight
Which is heavier, English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter weight comparison:
Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg) 10-18 pounds (5-8 kg) Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg) 14 pounds (6.5 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter? English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter height comparison:
Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm) 12-13 inches (30-33 cm) Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm) 12.5 inches (31.5 cm) Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter? Which is more expensive?
$700-$800 $1200-$1500 $400-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter?
Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The English Setter is quite easy to get.

English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter intelligence:
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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Smart: The English Setter dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter trainability comparison.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are quite easy to train.
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English Setter dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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English Setter dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter? 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.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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English Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter? English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful
Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness
Energetic
Intelligent
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Mischievous
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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Sensitive: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter?
High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: English Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter social needs comparison:
English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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English Setter dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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English Setter 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 Springer Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter playfulness comparison:
The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The English Setter is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter?
Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The English Setter is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter?
Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Setter breed.

English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter 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.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: English Setter dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter?
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.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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 vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Setter bite force: Ordinary.
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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter?
English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The English Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Ear Infections
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Dry Eye
Episodic Falling Syndrome
Syringomyelia
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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).
Frequent
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The English Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter lifespan comparison. How long do English Springer Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and English Setter breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: 12 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of English Setter: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter?
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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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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English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter? English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter energy level comparison:
English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
English Setter dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average exercise need.
English Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter?
English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
English Setter dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter?
3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter weight gain potential comparison:
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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The English Setter breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter coat comparison:
Feathered Feathered Feathered
Colors
What are the original English Springer Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and English Setter color?
Black
Tan
White
Liver
Tan
Tricolor
Blenheim
Ruby
Tan
Blue
Orange
Tricolor
Liver
Lemon
Belton
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter? English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter grooming comparison:
Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The English Setter requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter? English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs shed above average.
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English Setter dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter?
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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter 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 Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter?

Medium

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

High 🔼

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The English Setter 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.
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The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The English Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter Good With Comparison

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

English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter 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 Springer Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or English Setter? 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?

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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter?

Not really

English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

English Setter breed usually likes 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 Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter 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 Springer Spaniel and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and English Setter have?
4-10 puppies 3-5 puppies 4-6 puppies

English Springer Spaniel vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Setter 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 1995 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.
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
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
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