Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Miniature Fox Terrier | American Cocker Spaniel | Shar-Pei |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Australia |  United States |  China |
| Group | Hunting Dogs | Gun Dog | Companion Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 232 | 29 | 64 |
| Reviews | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Mini Fox Terrier, Mini Foxi, Mini Foxie | Cocker Spaniel, Cocker, Merry Cocker | Chinese Fighting Dog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed. |
| FCI Group | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. | Not recognized by FCI. |
| Breed Recognition | No set | 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 | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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 |
| Price | $400-$600 | $600-$800 | $1000-$1200 |
General Appearance - Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei
| Size | Small | Medium | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg) | 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg) | 40-55 pounds (18- 25 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg) | 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg) | 47.5 pounds (18- 25 kg) |
| Height | Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) | 15-16.5 inches (38-41 cm) | 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm) | 15-16.5 inches (39.5 cm) | 19 inches (48.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei
| Coat | Dense | Feathered | Dense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black & White Black & Tan Tricolor | Brown Red Tan Buff Silver Black | Apricot Blue Cream Red Brown Fawn Black |
| Grooming | Effortless: The Miniature Fox Terrier requires minimal grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Average: The Shar-Pei requires average grooming effort. |
| Shedding Level | Miniature Fox Terriers shed moderately. | American Cocker Spaniels shed moderately. | Shar-Peis shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei
| Temperament | Alert Intelligent Fearless Playful Friendly | Outright Tempered Merry Intelligent Trusting Joyful Outgoing Sociable | Affectionate Independent Reserved Devoted Loving Suspicious |
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| Intelligent Rank | Average: Miniature Fox Terrier's has average obedience intelligence. | Very smart: American Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. | Average: Shar-Pei's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Miniature Fox Terriers are easy to train. | American Cocker Spaniels are quite easy to train. | Shar-Peis are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Miniature Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed. | The American Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed. | Shar-Peis, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | Miniature Fox Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | American Cocker Spaniels have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Shar-Peis are less sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Miniature Fox Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | American Cocker Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Shar-Peis may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. |
| Social Needs | Miniature Fox Terriers need a lot of social interaction. | American Cocker Spaniels are a social breed. | Shar-Peis are kinda antisocial. |
| Barking | Average to high: The Miniature Fox Terrier is a vocal breed. | Average to high: The American Cocker Spaniel is a vocal breed. | Low: The Shar-Pei barks none to minimal. |
| Watchdog Ability | Miniature Fox Terriers are average watchdogs. | American Cocker Spaniels are average watchdogs. | Shar-Peis are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Miniature Fox Terriers strongly protect their territory. | American Cocker Spaniels are average defenders. | Shar-Peis are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Miniature Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The American Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Shar-Pei has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Miniature Fox Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | American Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Shar-Peis have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Wanderlust potential of the Miniature Fox Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. | Wanderlust potential of the American Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. | Shar-Peis tend to escape less than other breeds. |
| Prey Drive | Miniature Fox Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | American Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Shar-Peis 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. |
| Apartment Friendly | Miniature Fox Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | American Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Shar-Peis are apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Miniature Fox Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | American Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Shar-Peis adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Miniature Fox Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | American Cocker Spaniels 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. | Shar-Peis handle alone time quite well. |
| Fighting 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 dog. |
Good With - Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei
| Stranger Friendly | Miniature Fox Terriers are average friendly towards strangers. | American Cocker Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs. | Shar-Peis are not stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Miniature Fox Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. | American Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs. | Shar-Peis are not kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Miniature Fox Terriers are average friendly towards cats. | American Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards cats. | Shar-Peis are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Miniature Fox Terriers are average friendly towards other dogs. | American Cocker Spaniels are dog-friendly dogs. | Shar-Peis are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Miniature Fox Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes American Cocker Spaniel is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
No Shar-Pei is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Miniature Fox Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people. | American Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Shar-Peis are not recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Miniature Fox Terriers are generally with other pets. | American Cocker Spaniels are generally with other pets. | Shar-Peis are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
Yes Miniature Fox Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes American Cocker Spaniels are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Shar-Peis are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Miniature Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Yes American Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Not really Shar-Pei breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei
| Health Issues | The Miniature Fox Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | American Cocker Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs. | Very healthy dog breed. |
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| Health Problems | No set | Allergies Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Cataracts Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Idiopathic Epilepsy Patellar Luxation Primary Seborrhea Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) | Bloat Cancer Cutaneous Mucinosis Demodectic Mange Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Fever Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Patellar Luxation Pyoderma Seborrhea |
| Life Expectancy | 10-14 years | 12-15 years | 8-10 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Miniature Fox Terriers are high energy dogs. | American Cocker Spaniels have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Shar-Peis have a lower energy level than other dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Miniature Fox Terriers need quite a lot of exercise. | American Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise. | Shar-Peis exercise need is minimal. |
| Sleeping Need | Miniature Fox Terriers don't need too much sleep. | American Cocker Spaniels are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Shar-Peis like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. | 2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Average to High. | Average to High. |
| Weather & Climate | Prefers warm weather | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Miniature Fox Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The American Cocker Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell. |
High The Shar-Pei has a high chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Miniature Fox Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The American Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Shar-Pei is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. |
Reproducibility - Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 2-3 puppies | 4-7 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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