Cocker Spaniel vs Papillon
Compare the Cocker Spaniel to the Papillon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cocker Spaniels and Papillons.
Cocker Spaniel
Papillon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
24-28 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Cocker Spaniel
Papillon
Origin Country
Suriname
France
Origin Year
1800 AD
1500 AD
Cocker Spaniel
Papillon
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cocker Spaniel
Papillon
Cocker Spaniel
Papillon
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
Papillon
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Cocker Spaniel
Papillon
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Cocker Spaniel
Papillon
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Cocker Spaniel
Papillon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Cocker Spaniel
Papillon
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cocker Spaniel
Papillon
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Cocker Spaniel
Papillon
Cocker Spaniel
Papillon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Cocker Spaniel
Papillon
