Cocker Spaniel vs Shiba Inu
Compare the Cocker Spaniel to the Shiba Inu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cocker Spaniels and Shiba Inus.
Cocker Spaniel
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
24-28 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Cocker Spaniel
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
Suriname
Japan
Origin Year
1800 AD
-300 BC
Cocker Spaniel
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cocker Spaniel
Shiba Inu
Cocker Spaniel
Shiba Inu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cocker Spaniel
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Cocker Spaniel
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Cocker Spaniel
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Cocker Spaniel
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Cocker Spaniel
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cocker Spaniel
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Cocker Spaniel
Shiba Inu
Cocker Spaniel
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Cocker Spaniel
Shiba Inu
