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Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel Comparison - Dog breed selector: Barbone or Bichon Habanero or Merry Cocker Woker? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel breeds.
Barbone
Pudle
Teacup Poodle
Teddy Poodle
Bichon Habanero
Bichon Havanais
Bichon Havanes
Havanese Cuban Bichon
Havaneser
Havanezer
Bichon Havanese
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed is the largest?
Small Small Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg) 7-13 pounds (3-6 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: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg) 10 pounds (4.5 kg) Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Toy Poodle or Havanese or English Cocker Spaniel? Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel height comparison:
Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) 8-11 inches (21-29 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?
Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) 10 inches (25 cm) Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)

Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1000-$1500 $900-$1200 $900-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Toy Poodle or Havanese or English Cocker Spaniel?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.

Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed ranks highest?
Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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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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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which is easiest to train?
Toy Poodle dogs are very easy to train.
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Havanese dogs are very easy to train.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed is most alert?
Toy Poodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Havanese dogs are good watchdogs.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed is most protective?
Toy Poodle dogs are average defenders.
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Havanese 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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Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel? Compare temperaments.
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual
Playful
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming
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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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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel?
High: Toy Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Havanese 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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Social Needs
Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel social needs comparison:
Toy Poodle dogs are a social breed.
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Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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?
Toy Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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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?
Toy 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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Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed is most vocal?
Average to High: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed is most playful?
The Toy Poodle is a playful breed.
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The Havanese is a highly playful breed.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Toy Poodle breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.

Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed is most flexible?
Toy Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Havanese 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.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Toy Poodle or Havanese or English Cocker Spaniel?
Toy Poodle 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.
Havanese 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.

Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Low 🔽

The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Toy Poodle bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Havanese bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed lives longest?
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Toy Poodle: 15 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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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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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which has fewer health issues?
The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Havanese 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.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Toy Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Havanese 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.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel health problems comparison:
Heart Murmurs
Slipped Stifle
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Skin Allergies
Canine Diabetes Mellitus
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Cataracts
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Chondrodysplasia
Elbow Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure

Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which breed is most active?
Toy Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Toy Poodle or Havanese or English Cocker Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Toy Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Toy Poodle or Havanese or English Cocker Spaniel?
Toy Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.

Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Toy Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese'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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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which needs most food?
1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Fawn
Beige
Apricot
Black
White
Fawn
Reddish-Brown
Havana Brown
Tobacco
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which requires most maintenance?
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which drools least?
The Toy Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Havanese 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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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Curly
Thick
Soft
Wavy
Woolly
Flat
Long
Feathered
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. 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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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Toy Poodle or Havanese or English Cocker Spaniel? Toy Poodle or Havanese or {name3 shedding:
Toy Poodle dogs shed none to minimal.
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Havanese dogs shed none to minimal.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which is best with kids?
Toy Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Toy Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Toy Poodle or Havanese or English Cocker Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?
Toy Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Toy Poodle or Havanese or English Cocker Spaniel?
Toy Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Toy Poodle or Havanese or English Cocker Spaniel?
Toy Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very 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: Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel?
Yes
Toy Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Havanese 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
Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Havanese 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?
Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

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

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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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 Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. 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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. 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.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. 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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Havanese 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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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. 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 Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. 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.

Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which has most puppies?
2-4 puppies 1-9 puppies, average 4 6-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. 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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Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Toy Poodle, Havanese, and English Cocker Spaniel. Which has most recognition?
Dog Registry of America 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
United Kennel Club
Havanese Club of America
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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