Picardy Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Picardy Spaniel	English Springer Spaniel	Labrador Retriever
Origins	France	England	England Canada
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	512	27	1
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Other Names	Épagneul Picard	Springer Spaniel	Labrador, Lab
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	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.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition	Canadian Kennel Club Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry 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 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-$800	$700-$800	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - Picardy Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever

Size	Large	Medium	Large
Weight	44–55 lbs (20–25 kg)	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	44–55 lbs (20–25 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height	22–24 inches (56–61 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Avg. Height	22–24 inches (56–61 cm)	Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Picardy Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever

Coat	Feathered	Feathered	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors	Brown Gray	White Liver Tan Black	Yellow Chocolate Black
Grooming	Average: The Picardy Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Picardy Spaniels shed moderately.	English Springer Spaniels shed moderately.	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Picardy Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever

Temperament	Active Companionable Energetic Affectionate Devoted Trainable	Affectionate Cheerful Intelligent Social Alert Energetic Playful	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive
Intelligent Rank	Average: Picardy Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Picardy Spaniels are very easy to train.	English Springer Spaniels are easy to train.	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Picardy Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Picardy Spaniels have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Picardy Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	English Springer Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
Social Needs	Picardy Spaniels are a social breed.	English Springer Spaniels are a social breed.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Picardy Spaniel barks occasionally.	Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Picardy Spaniels are average watchdogs.	English Springer Spaniels are average watchdogs.	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Picardy Spaniels are average defenders.	English Springer Spaniels are average defenders.	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Picardy Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Picardy Spaniels have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	English Springer Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Labrador Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Picardy Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.	Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Picardy Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	English Springer Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Picardy Spaniels are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	English Springer Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Picardy Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Springer Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Picardy 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.	English Springer 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.	Labrador Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Picardy Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever

Stranger Friendly	Picardy Spaniels are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Picardy Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Picardy Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	English Springer Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Picardy Spaniels are average friendly towards other dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Picardy Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Picardy Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Picardy Spaniels are generally with other pets.	English Springer Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Picardy Spaniels are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No English Springer Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Labrador Retrievers 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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 Picardy Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Labrador Retriever 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 - Picardy Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever

Health Issues	The Picardy Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Ear Infections	Allergies Ear Infections Ectropion Hip Dysplasia Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Picardy Spaniels have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	English Springer Spaniels are high energy dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Picardy Spaniels need a lot of exercises.	English Springer Spaniels need a lot of exercises.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Picardy Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	English Springer Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Picardy Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Picardy Spaniel is an average drooler.	The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Picardy Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever

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	3-5 puppies	4-10 puppies	5-10 puppies
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