Cocker Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle
Compare Cocker Spaniels to Miniature Poodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Cocker Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
24-28 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Cocker Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
Suriname
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1700 AD
Cocker Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cocker Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Cocker Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cocker Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Cocker Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None to Low
None
Cocker Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Cocker Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Cocker Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cocker Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Cocker Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Cocker Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Cocker Spaniel
Miniature Poodle
