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Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Comparison - Dog breed selector: Mini Foxi or Cocker or Chinese Fighting Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Miniature Fox Terrier American Cocker Spaniel Shar-Pei
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Mini Foxi
Mini Foxie
Mini Fox Terrier
Cocker
Merry Cocker
Cocker Spaniel
Chinese Fighting Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
Small Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or American Cocker Spaniel? Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei weight comparison:
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)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average 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
Which is taller, Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei? Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei height comparison:
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)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average 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)

Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei? Which is more expensive?
$400-$600 $600-$800 $1000-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
Average: The Miniature Fox Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The American Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Shar-Pei is quite easy to get.

Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei 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: American 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
Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei trainability comparison.
Miniature Fox Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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American Cocker Spaniel dogs are quite easy to train.
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Shar-Pei dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
Miniature Fox Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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American Cocker Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Shar-Pei dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Miniature Fox Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory.
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American Cocker Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Shar-Pei dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei? Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Fearless
Intelligent
Outgoing
Outright
Tempered
Merry
Trusting
Joyful
Sociable
Loving
Independent
Affectionate
Devoted
Reserved
Suspicious
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Miniature Fox Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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American Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Shar-Pei dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei?
High: Miniature Fox Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: American Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Slightly Below Average: Shar-Pei dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Social Needs
Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei social needs comparison:
Miniature Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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American Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Shar-Pei dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Miniature Fox Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the American Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Shar-Pei 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?
Miniature Fox Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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American Cocker Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Shar-Pei 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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Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei playfulness comparison:
The Miniature Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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The American Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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Average: Shar-Peis, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei?
Average to High: The Miniature Fox Terrier is a vocal breed.
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Average to High: The American Cocker Spaniel is a vocal breed.
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Low: The Shar-Pei barks none to minimal.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
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 Fox Terrier indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the American Cocker Spaniel breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Shar-Pei breed.

Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature Fox Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

American Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Shar-Pei bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

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
Which is the better dog? Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei mouthiness comparison:
Miniature Fox Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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American Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Shar-Pei dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei?
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.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei health problems comparison:
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Glaucoma
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Primary Seborrhea
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Glaucoma
Seborrhea
Cutaneous Mucinosis
Fever
Pyoderma
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Miniature Fox Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The American Cocker Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Shar-Pei should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Fox Terrier, American Cocker Spaniel and Shar-Pei breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Miniature Fox Terrier: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of American Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
8-10 years
The average lifespan of Shar-Pei: 9 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei?
Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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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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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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Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
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 / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Fox Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the American Cocker Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Shar-Pei's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei coat comparison:
Dense Feathered Dense
Colors
What are the original Miniature Fox Terrier, American Cocker Spaniel and Shar-Pei color?
Tricolor
Black & Tan
Black & White
Black
Tan
Red
Silver
Brown
Buff
Black
Red
Blue
Cream
Brown
Fawn
Apricot
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei? Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Miniature Fox Terrier requires minimal grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Shar-Pei requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei? Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Miniature Fox Terrier dogs shed moderately.
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American Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Shar-Pei dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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
Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei 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, Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei?

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
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Miniature Fox Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The American Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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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.
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Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Miniature Fox Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
American Cocker Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Shar-Pei dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei? Which dog is more friendly?
Miniature Fox Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
American Cocker Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Shar-Pei dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
Miniature Fox Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
American Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Shar-Pei dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
Miniature Fox Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
American Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Shar-Pei dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei?
Miniature Fox Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
American Cocker Spaniel dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Shar-Pei dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei?
Yes
Miniature Fox Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
American Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Shar-Pei dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
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
Which dog is good for elderly people?
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.

Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei 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: Miniature Fox Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel or Shar-Pei? 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: Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei?

Not really

Miniature Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

American Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Shar-Pei 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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Yes

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.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei 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 Miniature Fox Terrier and American Cocker Spaniel and Shar-Pei have?
2-3 puppies 4-7 puppies 4-6 puppies

Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Shar-Pei 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 1878 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
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
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
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

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