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Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel Comparison - Dog breed selector: Cao De Agua or African Barkless Dog or Merry Cocker Woker? Find the right dog for you

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Name Portuguese Water Dog Basenji English Cocker Spaniel
OriginsPortugal flagPortugal Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo England flagEngland
Group Working Dogs Hunting Dogs Gun Dog
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Cao De Agua
Portie
Water Dog
African Barkless Dog
African Bush Dog
Ango Angari
Congo Terrier
Zande Dog
Congo Dog
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or Basenji? Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel weight comparison:
Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg) Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg) Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg) Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg) Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel? Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel height comparison:
Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm) Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm) Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm) Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)

Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel? Which is more expensive?
$2500-$2800 $1000-$1200 $900-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel?
Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel intelligence:
Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Low: The Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel trainability comparison.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Basenji dogs are easy to train.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders.
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Basenji dogs are average defenders.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel? Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Docile
Obedient
Brave
Impetuous
Quarrelsome
Curious
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
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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Basenji dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel?
High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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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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Social Needs
Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel social needs comparison:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Basenji dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Portuguese Water Dog 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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Basenji dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel playfulness comparison:
The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed.
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Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel?
Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks.
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Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel?
Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Basenji bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Basenji has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel mouthiness comparison:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Basenji dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, 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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Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel?
The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Basenji 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
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Entropion
Ectropion
Distichiasis
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Addison's Disease
Megaesophagus
Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd)
Abnormally Small Eyes
GM-1 Storage Disease
Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Colitis
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
Lymphangiectasia
Eye Problems
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Kidney Issues
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Basenji 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.
Life Expectancy
Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Portuguese Water Dog, Basenji and English Cocker Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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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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Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel? Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel energy level comparison:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel?
2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3/4 to 1 cup 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 / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel coat comparison:
Curly Fine Feathered
Colors
What are the original Portuguese Water Dog, Basenji and English Cocker Spaniel color?
Black
White
Brown
Black
Tan
Red
White
Brindle
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel? Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel grooming comparison:
Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel? Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or {name3 shedding:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Basenji dogs shed none to minimal.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel?
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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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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Hypoallergenic
Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel 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, Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel?

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Basenji is a perfect example of a 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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Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Basenji dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Basenji dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Basenji dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel?
Yes
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Basenji 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.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Basenji 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
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.
English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel 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: Portuguese Water Dog or Basenji or English Cocker Spaniel? 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: Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel?

Yes

Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Basenji breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes 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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Not really

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.

Yes

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

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel 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 Portuguese Water Dog and Basenji and English Cocker Spaniel have?
4-8 puppies 4-5 puppies 6-8 puppies

Portuguese Water Dog vs Basenji vs English Cocker Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
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 Pet Registry, Inc.
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

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