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English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander Comparison - Dog breed selector: Merry Cocker Woker or Braque Francais or Heidewachtel? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Cocker Spaniel Braque Francais Small Munsterlander
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander breeds.
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Braque Francais
de Grande Taille
French Pointing Dog
Heidewachtel
Munster
Munsterlander
Small Munsterlander
Spion
Vorstehhund
Kleiner Münsterländer
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 52.5 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) Male: 52.5 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais or Small Munsterlander? English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander height comparison:
Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) Male: 20–22 inches (50–56 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20.5 inches (53.5 cm)

English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Find price differences between these breeds.
$900-$1200 $1000-$1200 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais or Small Munsterlander?
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Average: The Braque Francais is a commonly available dog breed.
Frequent: The Small Munsterlander is easier than average to get.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Obedient
Social
Athletic
Happy
Intelligent
Affectionate
Strong
Willed
Attentive
Trainable
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Braque Francais dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Small Munsterlander 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: English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander?
High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Braque Francais dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Small Munsterlander dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander social needs comparison:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Braque Francais dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Small Munsterlander dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Braque Francais dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Small Munsterlander 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?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Braque Francais dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Small Munsterlander 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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English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Braque Francais rarely barks.
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Average: The Small Munsterlander barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which breed is most playful?
The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Braque Francais is a playful breed.
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The Small Munsterlander is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Braque Francais breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Small Munsterlander breed.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

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

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The Braque Francais has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Braque Francais bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Small Munsterlander bite force: Ordinary.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which breed lives longest?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Braque Francais: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Small Munsterlander: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which handles climate changes best?
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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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 English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which has fewer health issues?
The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Braque Francais is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Small Munsterlanders tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The English Cocker Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Braque Francais should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Small Munsterlander should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
Hip Dysplasia
Entropion
Ectropion
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Skin Irritation
Ear Infections
Vision Problems

English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which breed is most active?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Braque Francais dogs are high-energy dogs.
Small Munsterlander dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais or Small Munsterlander? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Braque Francais dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Small Munsterlander dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais or Small Munsterlander?
English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Braque Francais dogs don't need too much sleep.
Small Munsterlander dogs don't need too much sleep.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which is most prone to obesity?
High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Low to Average: The Braque Francais has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Small Munsterlander has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which needs most food?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
White & Red White & Brown
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Braque Francais requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Small Munsterlander requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which drools least?
The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Braque Francais is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Small Munsterlander is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which has least natural smell?

High 🔼

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

Medium

The Braque Francais has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Feathered Fine
Thick
Well-furnished
Dense
Thick
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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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 English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais or Small Munsterlander? English Cocker Spaniel or Braque Francais or {name3 shedding:
English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Braque Francais dogs shed moderately.
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Small Munsterlander dogs shed moderately.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander Good With Comparison

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

English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. 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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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which excels in therapy work?

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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This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. 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 English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. 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 English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which is best suited for water work?

Yes

English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Braque Francais breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Small Munsterlander breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. 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 English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. 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.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Which has most puppies?
6-8 puppies 6 to 8 puppies 4-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. 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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English Cocker Spaniel vs Braque Francais vs Small Munsterlander Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of English Cocker Spaniel, Braque Francais, and Small Munsterlander. 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
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Rare Breed Association
Foundation Stock Service
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Foundation Stock Service

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