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Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse Comparison - Dog breed selector: Silken or Merry Cocker Woker or Pastore Svizzero Bianco? Find the right dog for you

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Name Silken Windhound English Cocker Spaniel Berger Blanc Suisse
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States England flagEngland Switzerland flagSwitzerland
Group Hunting Dogs Gun Dog Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Silken Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Pastore Svizzero Bianco
Weisser Schweizer Schäferhund
White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse? Which is the smallest dog, Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Medium Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or English Cocker Spaniel? Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse weight comparison:
Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg) Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) Male: 66–88 lbs (30–40 kg), Female: 55–77 lbs (25–35 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg) Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 77 lbs (35 kg), Female: 66 lbs (30 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse? Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse height comparison:
18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm) Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
18-23.5 inches (53 cm) Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 25 inch (63 cm), Female: 23 inch (58 cm)

Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $900-$1200 $2500-$3000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Average: The Silken Windhound is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a commonly available dog breed.

Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse trainability comparison.
Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse? Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Loving
Friendly
Affectionate
Trusting
Companionable
Familiar
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Active
Intelligent
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Easygoing
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse?
Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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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: Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse social needs comparison:
Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Silken Windhound is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Silken Windhound 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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Their prey drive is low.
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Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse playfulness comparison:
Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Berger Blanc Suisse is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse?
Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Berger Blanc Suisse breed.

Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Berger Blanc Suisse bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Low 🔽

The Berger Blanc Suisse has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse mouthiness comparison:
Silken Windhound dogs have an 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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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse health comparison. Which is the healthier: Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse?
Silken Windhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Berger Blanc Suisses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse health problems comparison:
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
Allergies
Bloat
Joint Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Silken Windhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The English Cocker Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Berger Blanc Suisse should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse lifespan comparison. How long do Silken Windhound, English Cocker Spaniel and Berger Blanc Suisse breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
16-20 years
The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Berger Blanc Suisse: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Silken Windhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Berger Blanc Suisse can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse? Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse energy level comparison:
Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Silken Windhound 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.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse?
1.5 to 2.5 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. 2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse weight gain potential comparison:
Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics.
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High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average risk for obesity.
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Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse coat comparison:
Silky Feathered Dense
Straight
Colors
What are the original Silken Windhound, English Cocker Spaniel and Berger Blanc Suisse color?
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
White
Silver
Brown
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse? Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse grooming comparison:
Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse? Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse?
2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse 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, Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse?

Medium

The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

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

Medium

The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Silken Windhound is an average drooler.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Berger Blanc Suisse is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Silken Windhound dogs are generally with other pets.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse? Which dog is more friendly?
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Silken Windhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse?
Silken Windhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse?
Yes
Silken Windhound 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
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Silken Windhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Berger Blanc Suisse is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Silken Windhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Berger Blanc Suisses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse 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: Silken Windhound or English Cocker Spaniel or Berger Blanc Suisse? 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: Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse?

Not really

Silken Windhound 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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Not really

Berger Blanc Suisse breed usually doesn't like 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.

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.

Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse 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 Silken Windhound and English Cocker Spaniel and Berger Blanc Suisse have?
4-6 puppies 6-8 puppies 6-8 puppies

Silken Windhound vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Berger Blanc Suisse Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available 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
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
National Kennel Club

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