Cocker Spaniel vs Sheltie
Compare the Cocker Spaniel to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cocker Spaniels and Shelties.
Cocker Spaniel
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
24-28 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Cocker Spaniel
Sheltie
Origin Country
Suriname
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1909 AD
Cocker Spaniel
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cocker Spaniel
Sheltie
Cocker Spaniel
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Cocker Spaniel
Sheltie
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Cocker Spaniel
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
High
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Cocker Spaniel
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Cocker Spaniel
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Cocker Spaniel
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cocker Spaniel
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Cocker Spaniel
Sheltie
Cocker Spaniel
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Cocker Spaniel
Sheltie
