Cocker Spaniel vs Curly-Coated Retriever
Compare Cocker Spaniels to Curly-Coated Retrievers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Cocker Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
24-28 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Cocker Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
Suriname
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1700 AD
Cocker Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cocker Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retriever
Cocker Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retriever
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cocker Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Cocker Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Cocker Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Cocker Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Cocker Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cocker Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Cocker Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retriever
Cocker Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Cocker Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retriever
