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French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel Comparison - Dog breed selector: Canadian Setter or American Brittany or Merry Cocker Woker? Find the right dog for you

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Name French Spaniel Brittany English Cocker Spaniel
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Canadian Setter
French Setter
Epagneul Français
American Brittany
Brittany Spaniel
Epagneul Breton
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, French Spaniel or Brittany or Brittany? French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel weight comparison:
44-55 pounds (20-25 kg) Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
49.5 pounds (22.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg) Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel? French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm) Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm) Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)

French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $700-$800 $900-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.

French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel? French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:
Loving
Energetic
Intelligent
Adaptable
Calm
Tough
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Social
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: French Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Brittany dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: English Cocker Spaniel 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: French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel?
High: French Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel social needs comparison:
French Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
French Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
French 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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Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel playfulness comparison:
Average: French Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Brittany is a highly playful breed.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel?
Low to Average: The French Spaniel rarely barks.
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Average: The Brittany barks occasionally.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the French 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 Brittany indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.

French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: French Spaniel dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel?
French Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Brittany dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
English Cocker 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.

French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

French Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Brittany bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The French Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel mouthiness comparison:
French Spaniel dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel?
French Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The English Cocker Spaniel 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: French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Epilepsy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The French Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The English Cocker Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do French Spaniel, Brittany and English Cocker Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of French Spaniel: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel?
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 Brittany can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The English Cocker Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel? French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel energy level comparison:
French Spaniel dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
French Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel?
French Spaniel dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.

French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel?
2-3 cup a day high-quality dry food formulated for adult dogs and made with high-quality animal proteins, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 1 to 2 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? French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the French Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel coat comparison:
Wavy
Glossy
Feathered Feathered
Colors
What are the original French Spaniel, Brittany and English Cocker Spaniel color?
White
Liver
White
Orange
Liver
Roan
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel? French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The French Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel? French Spaniel or Brittany or {name3 shedding:
French Spaniel dogs are heavy shedders.
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Brittany dogs are low shedders.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel?
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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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
French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel 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, French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel?

Medium

The French Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The French Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
French Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?
French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel?
French Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel?
French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel?
French Spaniel dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel?
No
French Spaniel dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
French Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
French Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel 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: French Spaniel or Brittany or English Cocker Spaniel? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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?

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.

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?

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.

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: French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel?

Not really

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

Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

English Cocker Spaniel 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.

French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel 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 French Spaniel and Brittany and English Cocker Spaniel have?
3-7 puppies 1-11 puppies, average 6 6-8 puppies

French Spaniel vs Brittany vs English Cocker Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available 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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