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Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd Comparison - Dog breed selector: Nihon Supittsu or Merry Cocker Woker or Ameri? Find the right dog for you

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Name Japanese Spitz English Cocker Spaniel Miniature American Shepherd
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Group Companion Dogs Gun Dog Working Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Nihon Supittsu Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Ameri
Mini American
North American Shepherd
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd?
Small Medium Small
Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or English Cocker Spaniel? Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd weight comparison:
11-20 pounds (5-10 kg) Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) 15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
15.5 pounds (7.5 kg) Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) 25 pounds (11 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd? Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd height comparison:
12-15 inches (30-38 cm) Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
13.5 inches (34 cm) Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)

Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd? Which is more expensive?
$500-$800 $900-$1200 $900-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd?
Average: The Japanese Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd? Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Proud
Companionable
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Japanese Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd?
High: Japanese Spitz 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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Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd social needs comparison:
Japanese Spitz dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Japanese Spitz dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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The wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Japanese Spitz dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd playfulness comparison:
The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd?
A lot: Japanese Spitz is a particularly loud breed.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd?
Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Spitz breed.
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker 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 Miniature American Shepherd indoors.

Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Japanese Spitz dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd?
Japanese Spitz 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Japanese Spitz bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Japanese Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Low 🔽

The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd mouthiness comparison:
Japanese Spitz dogs have a lower than 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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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd?
The Japanese Spitz 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.
Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd health problems comparison:
Patellar Luxation
Runny Eyes
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
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Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Japanese Spitz 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.
Frequent
The Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Japanese Spitz, English Cocker Spaniel and Miniature American Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-16 years
The average lifespan of Japanese Spitz: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Japanese Spitz 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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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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Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd? Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd energy level comparison:
Japanese Spitz dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Japanese Spitz dogs have an average exercise need.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd?
Japanese Spitz dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.

Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd?
1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. 1 to 2 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The Japanese Spitz has a low to the 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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Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd coat comparison:
Thick Feathered Smooth
Colors
What are the original Japanese Spitz, English Cocker Spaniel and Miniature American Shepherd color?
White Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Black
Blue
White
Merle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd? Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd? Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Japanese Spitz dogs shed moderately.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd?
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd 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, Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd?

Medium

The Japanese Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Japanese Spitz is a perfect example of a very 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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The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd Good With Comparison

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

Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd 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: Japanese Spitz or English Cocker Spaniel or Miniature American Shepherd? 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: Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd?

Not really

Japanese Spitz 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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Not really

Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like 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.

Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd 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 Japanese Spitz and English Cocker Spaniel and Miniature American Shepherd have?
1-6 puppies 6-8 puppies 2-6 puppies

Japanese Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd 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 1946 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National 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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