Miniature Schnauzer vs Siberian Husky vs English Cocker Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Miniature Schnauzer	Siberian Husky	English Cocker Spaniel
Origins	Germany	Russia	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Sled Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	18	12	52
Reviews	2	2	1
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Other Names	Zwergschnauzer	Chukcha, Chuksha, Husky, Icee, Sibe	Cocker, Merry Cocker Woker
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	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	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
Price	$600-$1000	$700-$1200	$900-$1200

General Appearance - Miniature Schnauzer vs Siberian Husky vs English Cocker Spaniel

Size	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Miniature Schnauzer vs Siberian Husky vs English Cocker Spaniel

Coat	Wiry	Fluffy	Feathered
Colors	Salt Pepper Silver Black	Agouti White Gray Sable Red Black	Blue Roan Liver Tan Golden Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort.	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Miniature Schnauzers shed none to minimal.	Siberian Huskys shed above average.	English Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Miniature Schnauzer vs Siberian Husky vs English Cocker Spaniel

Temperament	Alert Friendly Obedient Fearless Intelligent Spirited	Alert Gentle Outgoing Friendly Intelligent	Affectionate Friendly Playful Trainable Faithful Intelligent Quiet
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Siberian Husky's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Miniature Schnauzers are easy to train.	Siberian Huskys are easy to train.	English Cocker Spaniels are easy to train.
Playfulness	Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	English Cocker Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Miniature Schnauzers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Siberian Huskys are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	English Cocker Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Miniature Schnauzers are a social breed.	Siberian Huskys need for social interaction is average.	English Cocker Spaniels are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Miniature Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs.	Siberian Huskys are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	English Cocker Spaniels are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Miniature Schnauzers strongly protect their territory.	Siberian Huskys can't provide protection for their territory.	English Cocker Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Miniature Schnauzers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Siberian Huskys have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	English Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Miniature Schnauzers have average wanderlust potential.	Siberian Huskys have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Miniature Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Siberian Huskys 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.	English Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Siberian Huskys are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	English Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Miniature Schnauzers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siberian Huskys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Miniature Schnauzers 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.	English 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.
Fighting 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Miniature Schnauzer vs Siberian Husky vs English Cocker Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards strangers.	Siberian Huskys are average friendly towards strangers.	English Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are kid-friendly dogs.	Siberian Huskys are kid-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards cats.	Siberian Huskys are not cat-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards other dogs.	Siberian Huskys are very dog-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Miniature Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Siberian Husky 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	Miniature Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are generally with other pets.	Siberian Huskys do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	English Cocker Spaniels are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Miniature Schnauzers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Siberian Huskys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No English Cocker Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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	Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Miniature Schnauzer vs Siberian Husky vs English Cocker Spaniel

Health Issues	The Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Siberian Husky 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	Cataracts Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cataracts Corneal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cataracts Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Renal Failure
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-14 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	No
Energy Level	Miniature Schnauzers are high energy dogs.	Siberian Huskys are high energy dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Miniature Schnauzers have an average exercise need.	Siberian Huskys need quite a lot of exercise.	English Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Miniature Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.	Siberian Huskys don't need too much sleep.	English Cocker Spaniels don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.	High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	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.
Stinkiness	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.	High The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Miniature Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Miniature Schnauzer vs Siberian Husky vs English Cocker Spaniel

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	3-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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