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 |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() ![]() |
Group | Gun Dog | Gun Dog | Gun Dog |
Popularity Rank | 512 | 27 | 1 |
Reviews | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Rate |
Other Names | Épagneul Picard | Springer Spaniel | Labrador, Lab |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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 |
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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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