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Name	English Springer Spaniel	Golden Retriever	Boxer
Origins	England	Scotland	Germany
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	27	3	11
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Springer Spaniel	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Deutscher Boxer German Boxer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer? Which is more expensive?	$700-$800	$1000-$2000	$600-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer?	Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Boxer is quite easy to get.

English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer? Which is the smallest dog, English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer weight comparison:	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer height comparison:	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer coat comparison:	Feathered	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Waterproof
Colors What are the original English Springer Spaniel, Golden Retriever and Boxer color?	Black Tan White Liver	Golden Light	White Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer grooming comparison:	Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer? English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Boxer 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 Golden Retriever or Boxer?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.

English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate Social Cheerful	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Playful Energetic Intelligent Confident Friendly Loyal Fearless Brave Bright
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer intelligence:	Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. 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 Golden Retriever vs Boxer trainability comparison.	English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Boxer dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer playfulness comparison:	The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Boxer is a playful breed. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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 Golden Retriever vs Boxer?	High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Boxer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer social needs comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Boxer dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer?	Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Boxer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer? 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.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Boxer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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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 Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Boxer bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer mouthiness comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Boxer dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. 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.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Boxer dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Golden Retriever 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.	Boxer 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer?	Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Boxer breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
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.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Boxer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer?	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.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Boxer 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 Golden Retriever vs Boxer Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer? Which dog is more friendly?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Boxer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Boxer dogs are generally with other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Boxer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Boxer 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 Golden Retriever or Boxer?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Boxer dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer?	Yes English Springer Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Boxer 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.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Boxer 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.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.

English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer Health Comparison

Health Issues English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer?	English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Ear Infections Ectropion Retinal Dysplasia Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Deafness Demodectic Mange Aortic Stenosis Boxer Cardiomyopathy Corneal Dystrophy
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).	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Boxer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer lifespan comparison. How long do English Springer Spaniel, Golden Retriever and Boxer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Boxer: 11 years
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Hypoallergenic English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer? English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer energy level comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Boxer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Boxer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer?	English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Boxer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: English Springer Spaniel or Golden Retriever or Boxer?	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.	Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 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 Golden Retriever vs Boxer weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Boxer's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer?	Medium ⏺ The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Boxer has a high 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 Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Boxer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Golden Retriever or Boxer? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer?	Not really English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Boxer 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.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer 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 Golden Retriever and Boxer have?	4-10 puppies	5-10 puppies	2-10 puppies, average 6
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English Springer Spaniel vs Golden Retriever vs Boxer 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 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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