Compare the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to the Cocker Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Cocker Spaniels.
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| Breed Name | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Cocker Spaniel |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 9-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 12-13 in. | 14-15 in. |
| Weight | 10-18 lb | 24-28 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Not Specified | Suriname |
| Origin Year | 1500 AD | 1800 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | Yes |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 80°F | 55°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Low-Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 14 mph | 20 mph |
| Strength | Low | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | High |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Dander | Medium | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | None-Low |
| Breed Name | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Cocker Spaniel |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Very Low | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Very Low |
| Chasing | Below Average | High |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Very Low |
| Guarding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Herding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | Average |
| Protection | Very Low | Very Low |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Watch | Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Cocker Spaniel |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 9-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | No | Yes |
| Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia | No | Yes |
| Cataracts | No | Yes |
| Dry Eye | Yes | No |
| Episodic Falling | Yes | No |
| Glaucoma | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | No | Yes |
| Idiopathic Epilepsy | No | Yes |
| Mitral Valve Disease | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
| Primary Seborrhea | No | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | No | Yes |
| Syringomyelia | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Cocker Spaniel |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | No |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Wavy | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & Tan | Yes | Yes |
| Black & White | Yes | Yes |
| Blenheim | Yes | No |
| Ruby | Yes | No |
| Black | 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 | No | Yes |
| Red & White | No | Yes |
| Red Roan | No | Yes |
| Sable | No | Yes |
| Sable & White | No | Yes |
| Silver | No | Yes |
