Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Cocker Spaniel

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Cocker Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
24-28 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Origin Country
Unspecified
Suriname
Origin Year
1500 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
None
None
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Glaucoma
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Primary seborrhea
Idiopathic epilepsy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue Roan
Blue Roan
Brown
Brown
Brown Roan
Brown Roan
Buff
Buff
Buff and White
Buff and White
Cream
Cream
Golden
Golden
Red
Red
Red Roan
Red Roan
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