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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Cocker Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Long
Cocker Spaniel
Long
Choose the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel if you want…
- a home with other pets
- a flat or small home
- less time spent grooming
- a quieter companion
- a calmer companion
Choose the Cocker Spaniel if you want…
- an active companion for long walks and play
Side by side
| Trait | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Cocker Spaniel |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small | Medium |
| Weight | 5–8 kg (11–18 lb) | 12–15 kg (26–33 lb) |
| Height | 30–33 cm (12–13 in) | 38–41 cm (15–16 in) |
| Life span | 9–14 years | 12–15 years |
| Origin | United Kingdom | England |
| Energy | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Trainability | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Good with children | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Good with other pets | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Suits a flat | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Shedding | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Grooming needs | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Quick answers
Which is bigger, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Cocker Spaniel?
The Cocker Spaniel — typically about 2.1 times the weight. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: 5–8 kg (11–18 lb); Cocker Spaniel: 12–15 kg (26–33 lb).
Which lives longer, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Cocker Spaniel?
The Cocker Spaniel, on average. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: 9–14 years; Cocker Spaniel: 12–15 years.
Is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Cocker Spaniel better with children?
We rate them the same. Both still need supervision with young children.
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