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English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon Comparison - Dog breed selector: Springer Spaniel or Alsatian wolf dog or Cavachon? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
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Springer Spaniel Alsatian wolf dog
Berger Allemand
Deutscher Schäferhund
Schäferhund
Alsatian
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Large Small
Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg) Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 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) Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg) Male: 25 pounds (11.5 kg), Female: 23 pounds (10.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Springer Spaniel or German Shepherd or Cavachon? English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon height comparison:
Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 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) Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm) 12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Find price differences between these breeds.
$700-$800 $800-$2000 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Springer Spaniel or German Shepherd or Cavachon?
Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Cavachon is easier than average to get.

English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which breed ranks highest?
Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Cavachon dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which is easiest to train?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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German Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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Cavachon dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which breed is most alert?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Cavachon dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which breed is most protective?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Cavachon dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful
Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
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.
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Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Cavachon 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 Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon?
High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Cavachon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon social needs comparison:
English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Cavachon 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 Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Cavachon dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
English Springer Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Cavachon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.
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Average: The Cavachon barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which breed is most playful?
The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Cavachon is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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 German Shepherd indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Cavachon breed.

English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which breed is most flexible?
English Springer Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Cavachon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: English Springer Spaniel or German Shepherd 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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 German Shepherd vs Cavachon Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

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

High 🔼

The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Cavachon bite force: Weak.

English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which breed lives longest?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Cavachon: 12 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. 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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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 warm weather conditions
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which has fewer health issues?
English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
Cavachons are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
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).
Rare
The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Cavachon should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Ear Infections
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Blindness
Cherry Eye
Elbow Dysplasia
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Retinal Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Degenerative Myelopathy
Wobbler's Syndrome
Panosteitis
Hemophilia B
Megaesophagus
Cushing's Syndrome
Lens Luxation
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Chronic Diarrhea
Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Digestive Problems
Hemophilia A
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
Lupus
Myasthenia Gravis
Nail Bed Disease
Osteochondrosis
Pannus
Paralysis
Perianal Fistula
Seborrhea
Vitiligo
Cataracts
Heart Murmurs
Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Syringomyelia
Atopic Dermatitis

English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which breed is most active?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are high-energy 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.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Springer Spaniel or German Shepherd or Cavachon? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Cavachon dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Springer Spaniel or German Shepherd or Cavachon?
English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Cavachon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cavachon's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which needs most food?
3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4 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.

English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
White
Liver
Black
Tan
Red
Silver
Cream
White
Pied
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which requires most maintenance?
Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Cavachon requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which drools least?
The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Cavachon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

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

Medium

The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Cavachon has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Feathered Fuzzy Feathered
Curly
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. 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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8-12 weeks
Very 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 Springer Spaniel or German Shepherd or Cavachon? English Springer Spaniel or German Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders.
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Cavachon dogs shed moderately.
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English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which is best with kids?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cavachon dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Cavachon dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Springer Spaniel or German Shepherd or Cavachon? Which dog is more friendly?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cavachon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Springer Spaniel or German Shepherd or Cavachon?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Cavachon dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Springer Spaniel or German Shepherd or Cavachon?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
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 German Shepherd vs Cavachon?
Yes
English Springer Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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
German Shepherd 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.
German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Cavachons are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which is best suited for service work?

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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which has best nose work ability?

Yes

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

Yes

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

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which is best for SAR work?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Cavachon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. 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 Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which has most military use?

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 German Shepherd vs Cavachon Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which has most puppies?
4-10 puppies 6-10 puppies 2-5 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. 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 Springer Spaniel vs German Shepherd vs Cavachon Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. How are they classified internationally?
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.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, and Cavachon. Which has most recognition?
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
German Shepherd Dog Club Of America
Not recognized by any clubs.

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