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Name	English Springer Spaniel	Chow Chow	Cavachon
Origins	England	China	England Spain Belgium
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Springer Spaniel	Chowdren Chow	No data available
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Cavachon? Which is the smallest dog, English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Cavachon?	Medium	Medium	Small Medium
Weight Which is heavier, English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Chow Chow? English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon weight comparison:	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)	45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	Male: 15-35 pounds (7-16 kg), Female: 13-33 pounds (6-15 kg) 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 25 pounds (11.5 kg), Female: 23 pounds (10.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Cavachon? English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon height comparison:	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)	20 inches (51 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Cavachon? Which is more expensive?	$700-$800	$600-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Cavachon?	Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Chow Chow is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Cavachon is easier than average to get.

English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon intelligence:	Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low: The Chow Chow is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Cavachon dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon trainability comparison.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Cavachon dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Cavachon?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Chow Chow dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Cavachon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Cavachon? 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.	Chow Chow dogs are average defenders. See more.	Cavachon dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Cavachon? English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate Social Cheerful	Aloof Independent Protective Intelligent Loyal Quiet Detached	Happy Eager Easygoing Smart
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Chow Chow dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Cavachon dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon?	High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Chow Chow dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Cavachon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon social needs comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Chow Chow dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Cavachon dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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.	Chow Chow dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Cavachon dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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.	Chow Chow dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Cavachon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon playfulness comparison:	The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.	Chow Chows are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Cavachon is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon?	Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Chow Chow barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Cavachon barks occasionally. 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 Chow Chow or Cavachon?	Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Chow Chow indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Cavachon breed.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon 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.	Chow Chow dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Cavachon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Cavachon?	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.	Chow Chow dogs handle alone time quite well.	Cavachon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Cavachon?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Chow Chow bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cavachon bite force: Weak.
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.	Moderate ⏺ The Chow Chow has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Cavachon has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon mouthiness comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chow Chow dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Cavachon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon?	English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	The Chow Chow is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cavachons are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Ear Infections Ectropion Retinal Dysplasia Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)	Hip Dysplasia Ectropion	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Patellar Luxation Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Syringomyelia Atopic Dermatitis
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 Chow Chow should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Cavachon should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon lifespan comparison. How long do English Springer Spaniel, Chow Chow and Cavachon breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Chow Chow: 14 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Cavachon: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon?	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 cold weather The Chow Chow can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Cavachon? English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon energy level comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Chow Chow dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Cavachon dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Cavachon? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Chow Chow dogs exercise need is minimal.	Cavachon dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Cavachon?	English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Chow Chow dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Cavachon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Cavachon?	3 to 4.5 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.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon 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 Chow Chow's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cavachon's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon coat comparison:	Feathered	Rough	Feathered Curly
Colors What are the original English Springer Spaniel, Chow Chow and Cavachon color?	Black Tan White Liver	Black Red Blue Cream Cinnamon	Cream White Pied
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Cavachon? English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon 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.	Effortless: The Cavachon requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Cavachon? English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or {name3 shedding:	English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Chow Chow dogs shed above average. See more.	Cavachon dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: English Springer Spaniel or Chow Chow or Cavachon?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes 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 Chow Chow vs Cavachon?	Medium ⏺ The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Chow Chow has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Cavachon has a low 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 Chow Chow is an average drooler. See more.	The Cavachon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon Good With Comparison

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

English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon 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 Chow Chow or Cavachon? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Chow Chow vs Cavachon?	Not really English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chow Chow breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cavachon 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon 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 Chow Chow and Cavachon have?	4-10 puppies	3-6 puppies	2-5 puppies
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English Springer Spaniel vs Chow Chow vs Cavachon 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 1903 as a Non-Sporting 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds 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	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	Not recognized by any clubs.

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