Boxer vs Cocker Spaniel
Compare the Boxer to the Cocker Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Cocker Spaniels.
Boxer
Cocker Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
24-28 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Cocker Spaniel
Origin Country
Germany
Suriname
Origin Year
1894 AD
1800 AD
Boxer
Cocker Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Cocker Spaniel
Boxer
Cocker Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Cocker Spaniel
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Boxer
Cocker Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Boxer
Cocker Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boxer
Cocker Spaniel
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Boxer
Cocker Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Cocker Spaniel
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Boxer
Cocker Spaniel
Boxer
Cocker Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Boxer
Cocker Spaniel
