Cocker Spaniel vs Maltese
Compare the Cocker Spaniel to the Maltese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cocker Spaniels and Maltese.
Cocker Spaniel
Maltese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
24-28 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Cocker Spaniel
Maltese
Origin Country
Suriname
Malta
Origin Year
1800 AD
-200 BC
Cocker Spaniel
Maltese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cocker Spaniel
Maltese
Cocker Spaniel
Maltese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cocker Spaniel
Maltese
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Cocker Spaniel
Maltese
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Cocker Spaniel
Maltese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Cocker Spaniel
Maltese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Cocker Spaniel
Maltese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cocker Spaniel
Maltese
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Cocker Spaniel
Maltese
Cocker Spaniel
Maltese
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Cocker Spaniel
Maltese
