Beagle vs Cocker Spaniel

Compare the Beagle to the Cocker Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Cocker Spaniels.

Beagle vs Cocker Spaniel
Beagle
Cocker Spaniel
Beagle
Cocker Spaniel
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General Details
Beagle
Cocker Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
24-28 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Beagle
Cocker Spaniel
Origin Country
Greece
Suriname
Origin Year
500 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Beagle
Cocker Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Beagle
Cocker Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Beagle
Cocker Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Beagle
Cocker Spaniel
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Beagle
Cocker Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Beagle
Cocker Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Beagle
Cocker Spaniel
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Beagle
Cocker Spaniel
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
None
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Beagle
Cocker Spaniel
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Beagle
Cocker Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Glaucoma
Beagle dwarfism
Musladin‐Lueke syndrome
Intervertebral disc disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Glaucoma
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Primary seborrhea
Idiopathic epilepsy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Beagle
Cocker Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Beagle
Cocker Spaniel
Breed Colors
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