Cocker Spaniel vs Dachshund
Compare the Cocker Spaniel to the Dachshund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cocker Spaniels and Dachshunds.
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
5-11 Inches
Weight
24-28 Pounds
11-32 Pounds
Intelligence
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
Origin Country
Suriname
Germany
Origin Year
1800 AD
1400 AD
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Long
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
