English Cocker Spaniel vs Field Spaniel

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

English Cocker Spaniel

Field Spaniel

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General Details

English Cocker Spaniel

Field Spaniel

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

12-14 Years

12-13 Years

Height

14-17 Inches

17-18 Inches

Weight

26-35 Pounds

34-50 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

English Cocker Spaniel

Field Spaniel

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1860 AD

1800 AD

Temperament

English Cocker Spaniel

Field Spaniel

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Personality

English Cocker Spaniel

Field Spaniel

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Stubborn

Loving

Needy

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Living Environment

English Cocker Spaniel

Field Spaniel

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-80 °F

40-75 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

English Cocker Spaniel

Field Spaniel

Energy Level

Medium

Medium to High

Exercise Required

Medium

Medium to High

Top Running Speed

20 MPH

16 MPH

Strength

Low to Medium

Medium

Grooming Needs

English Cocker Spaniel

Field Spaniel

Coat Maintenance

Medium to High

Medium

Shedding

Medium to High

Medium

Dander

Medium

Medium to High

Drool

None

Medium to High

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

English Cocker Spaniel

Field Spaniel

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

English Cocker Spaniel

Field Spaniel

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

English Cocker Spaniel

Field Spaniel

Aggression

None

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Above Average

Chasing

Above Average

Average

Follow Commands

Average

None

Fighting

Below Average

Guarding

Below Average

Herding

Below Average

None

Hunting

Above Average

Protection

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Above Average

Average

Sled Pulling

None

Watch / Guardian

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

English Cocker Spaniel

Field Spaniel

Average Lifespan

12-14 Years

12-13 Years

Health Concerns

English Cocker Spaniel

Field Spaniel

Common Health Issues

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Ear infections

Elbow dysplasia

Kidney failure

Hip dysplasia

Epilepsy

Hypothyroidism

Autoimmune thyroiditis

Heart problems

Eye problems

Appearance Comparison

Coat

English Cocker Spaniel

Field Spaniel

Coat Type

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Single

Coat Texture

Silky

Straight

Silky

Wavy

Coat Length

Medium

Coat Coloring

English Cocker Spaniel

Field Spaniel

Breed Colors

Blue Roan

Orange Roan

Sable