Affenpinscher vs Cocker Spaniel

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

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Affenpinscher is better suited for new owners.
Children - The Cocker Spaniel is child friendly. The Affenpinscher does not do well with children.
Grooming - The Affenpinscher is easy to groom. The Cocker Spaniel has high grooming requirements.
Barking - The Cocker Spaniel has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Affenpinscher is an average barker.

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Affenpinscher vs Cocker Spaniel

Breed Name	Affenpinscher	Cocker Spaniel
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Lifespan	11-14 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Height	9½-11½ in.	14-15 in.
Weight	6½-13¼ lb	24-28 lb
Intelligence	Average	Average
History
Origin Country	Germany	Suriname
Origin Year	1600 AD	1800 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Poor	Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Good	Good
Personality
	Affectionate Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Stubborn	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Likes To Snuggle Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	No	Yes
Medium Yard	No	Yes
Large Yard	No	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	30°F to 80°F	55°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Below Average	Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	Medium
Exercise Required	Low	Low-Medium
Top Running Speed	15 mph	20 mph
Strength	Low	Medium
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	High
Shedding	Low	Medium
Dander	Low	Medium
Drool Amount	None	None-Low

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Affenpinscher	Cocker Spaniel
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	No	Yes
Independent	Yes	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	Yes	No
Average	No	No
Focused & Patient	No	Yes
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Very Low
Chasing	Below Average	High
Follow Commands	Below Average	Below Average
Fighting	Average	Very Low
Guarding	Average	Very Low
Herding	Very Low	Below Average
Hunting	Below Average	Average
Protection	Average	Very Low
Remove Vermin	Average	Below Average
Sledding	Very Low	Below Average
Watch	High	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Affenpinscher	Cocker Spaniel
Lifespan
Lifespan	11-14 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Allergies	No	Yes
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia	No	Yes
Cataracts	Yes	Yes
Collapsed Trachea	Yes	No
Fractures	Yes	No
Glaucoma	No	Yes
Heart Murmurs	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	Yes
Hypothyroidism	No	Yes
Idiopathic Epilepsy	No	Yes
Legg-perthes Disease	Yes	No
Luxating Patella	Yes	No
Open Fontanel	Yes	No
Patellar Luxation	Yes	Yes
Patent Ductus Arteriosis	Yes	No
Primary Seborrhea	No	Yes
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	No	Yes
Slipped Stifle	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Affenpinscher	Cocker Spaniel
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Wire Coat	Yes	No
Double Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Rough	Yes	No
Scruffy	Yes	No
Shaggy	Yes	No
Wavy	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	No
Medium	Yes	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Belge	Yes	No
Black	Yes	Yes
Black & Silver	Yes	No
Black & Tan	Yes	Yes
Red	Yes	Yes
Black & White	No	Yes
Black, White, & Tan	No	Yes
Blue Roan	No	Yes
Blue Roan & Tan	No	Yes
Brown	No	Yes
Brown & Tan	No	Yes
Brown & White	No	Yes
Brown, White, & Tan	No	Yes
Buff	No	Yes
Buff & White	No	Yes
Cream	No	Yes
Golden	No	Yes
Red & White	No	Yes
Red Roan	No	Yes
Sable	No	Yes
Sable & White	No	Yes
Silver	No	Yes