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Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Comparison - Dog breed selector: Barbone or Merry Cocker Woker or Golden Flat Coat? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever breeds.
Barbone
Caniche
Chien Canne
Grosse Pudel
French Poodle
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Medium Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Poodle or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever? Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever height comparison:
15 inches (38 cm) or more Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
15 inches (38 cm) or more Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1000-$1500 $900-$1200 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Poodle or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever?
Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which breed ranks highest?
Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which is easiest to train?
Poodle dogs are easy to train.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most alert?
Poodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most protective?
Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever? Compare temperaments.
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever?
High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:
Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Golden Retriever 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?
Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Golden Retriever 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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Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most vocal?
Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most playful?
The Poodle is a playful breed.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.

Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most flexible?
Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Poodle or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever?
Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
English 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.
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which uses mouth most during play?
Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Poodle bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which handles climate changes best?
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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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.
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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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which has fewer health issues?
The Poodle 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.
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The English Cocker Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Ear Infections
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Runny Eyes
Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd)
Neonatal Encephalopathy (news)
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Premature Graying
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most active?
Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Poodle or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Poodle or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever?
Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.

Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which needs most food?
2 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. 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Fawn
Beige
Apricot
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Golden
Light
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which requires most maintenance?
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which drools least?
The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Curly Feathered Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which requires most frequent baths?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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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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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Poodle or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever? Poodle or English Cocker Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Poodle dogs shed none to minimal.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which is best with kids?
Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Poodle or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?
Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Poodle or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever?
Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Poodle or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever?
Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever?
Yes
Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which is best suited for service work?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which excels in therapy work?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for SAR work?

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which is best suited for water work?

Yes

Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for draft work?

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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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which has most military use?

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.

Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which has most puppies?
2-4 puppies 6-8 puppies 5-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. What's recommended?

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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Poodle vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle 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.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Poodle, English Cocker Spaniel, and Golden Retriever. Which has most 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
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
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

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