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

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Name Kooikerhondje English Cocker Spaniel Golden Retriever
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog
Kooiker Dog
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

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

Size
Which is bigger, Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever?
Medium Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or English Cocker Spaniel? Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:
20-40 pounds (9-18 kg) Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
30 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever? Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever height comparison:
14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

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

Price
Which is cheaper, Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $900-$1200 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever?
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 English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

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

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever 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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Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison.
Kooikerhondje dogs are quite easy to train.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever?
Kooikerhondje dogs are good watchdogs.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Kooikerhondje dogs strongly protect their territory.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever? Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Territorial
Lively
Going
Cheerful
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever?
High: Kooikerhondje dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:
Kooikerhondje dogs need for social interaction is average.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Kooikerhondje dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Kooikerhondje 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 dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Golden Retriever dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever playfulness comparison:
The Kooikerhondje is a highly playful breed.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever?
Average: The Kooikerhondje barks occasionally.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever?
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Kooikerhondje indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.

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

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Kooikerhondje dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever?
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.
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Kooikerhondje bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Kooikerhondje has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Moderate

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

Health Issues
Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever?
The Kooikerhondje is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Luxating Patella
Von Willebrand's Disease
Epilepsy
Kidney Issues
Hereditary Necrotising Myelopathy
Myositis
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Kooikerhondje should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The English Cocker Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Kooikerhondje, English Cocker Spaniel and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Kooikerhondje: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Kooikerhondje 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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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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Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

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

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

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Kooikerhondje has an 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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High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:
Waterproof
Wavy
Thick
Straight
Feathered Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Colors
What are the original Kooikerhondje, English Cocker Spaniel and Golden Retriever color?
Red
White
Orange
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Golden
Light
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever? Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Kooikerhondje doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever? Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Kooikerhondje dogs shed moderately.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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Hypoallergenic
Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever 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, Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever?

Medium

The Kooikerhondje has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

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

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Kooikerhondje is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

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

Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever 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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Kooikerhondje or English Cocker Spaniel or Golden Retriever? 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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever?

Not really

Kooikerhondje 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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Yes

Golden Retriever 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.

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.

Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever 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 Kooikerhondje and English Cocker Spaniel and Golden Retriever have?
5-7 puppies 6-8 puppies 5-10 puppies

Kooikerhondje vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2018 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
United Kennel Club
American Rare Breed Association
Foundation Stock Service
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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