Chow Chow vs Cocker Spaniel
Compare the Chow Chow to the Cocker Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Cocker Spaniels.
Chow Chow
Cocker Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
24-28 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Cocker Spaniel
Origin Country
China
Suriname
Origin Year
-150 BC
1800 AD
Chow Chow
Cocker Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Cocker Spaniel
Chow Chow
Cocker Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Cocker Spaniel
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Chow Chow
Cocker Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Chow Chow
Cocker Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Cocker Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chow Chow
Cocker Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Cocker Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Chow Chow
Cocker Spaniel
Chow Chow
Cocker Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Chow Chow
Cocker Spaniel
