English Cocker Spaniel vs Dogo Argentino

Compare the English Cocker Spaniel to the Dogo Argentino. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Cocker Spaniels and Dogo Argentinos.

English Cocker Spaniel

Dogo Argentino

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General Details

English Cocker Spaniel

Dogo Argentino

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

12-14 Years

10-12 Years

Height

14-17 Inches

24-30 Inches

Weight

26-35 Pounds

75-110 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

Average

History

English Cocker Spaniel

Dogo Argentino

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Argentina

Origin Year

1860 AD

1928 AD

Temperament

English Cocker Spaniel

Dogo Argentino

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Below Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Below Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Below Average

Personality

English Cocker Spaniel

Dogo Argentino

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Stubborn

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

English Cocker Spaniel

Dogo Argentino

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-80 °F

45-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

English Cocker Spaniel

Dogo Argentino

Energy Level

Medium

High

Exercise Required

Medium

High

Top Running Speed

20 MPH

25 MPH

Strength

Low to Medium

Very High

Grooming Needs

English Cocker Spaniel

Dogo Argentino

Coat Maintenance

Medium to High

Low

Shedding

Medium to High

Medium

Dander

Medium

Low

Drool

None

Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

English Cocker Spaniel

Dogo Argentino

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

English Cocker Spaniel

Dogo Argentino

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Breed Instincts

English Cocker Spaniel

Dogo Argentino

Aggression

None

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Chasing

Above Average

Below Average

Follow Commands

Average

Below Average

Fighting

Below Average

Guarding

Below Average

Above Average

Herding

Below Average

Hunting

Above Average

Average

Protection

Below Average

Above Average

Remove Vermin

Above Average

Below Average

Sled Pulling

None

Below Average

Watch / Guardian

Average

Below Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

English Cocker Spaniel

Dogo Argentino

Average Lifespan

12-14 Years

10-12 Years

Health Concerns

English Cocker Spaniel

Dogo Argentino

Common Health Issues

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Ear infections

Elbow dysplasia

Kidney failure

Cancer

Hip dysplasia

Allergies

Hypothyroidism

Deafness

Appearance Comparison

Coat

English Cocker Spaniel

Dogo Argentino

Coat Type

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Single

Coat Texture

Silky

Straight

Coat Length

Medium

Short

Coat Coloring

English Cocker Spaniel

Dogo Argentino

Breed Colors

Blue Roan

Orange Roan

Sable