English Cocker Spaniel vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Compare English Cocker Spaniels to Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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General Details
English Cocker Spaniel
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
14-17 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
26-35 Pounds
24-38 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
English Cocker Spaniel
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1860 AD
1935 AD
Temperament
English Cocker Spaniel
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
English Cocker Spaniel
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
English Cocker Spaniel
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
English Cocker Spaniel
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
High
Grooming Needs
English Cocker Spaniel
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
English Cocker Spaniel
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
English Cocker Spaniel
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
English Cocker Spaniel
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
English Cocker Spaniel
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Elbow dysplasia
Kidney failure
Cataracts
Distichiasis
Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous
Mastocytoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
English Cocker Spaniel
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
English Cocker Spaniel
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue Roan
Blue Roan
Golden
Golden
Liver
Liver
Orange and White
Orange and White
Orange Roan
Orange Roan
Red
Red
Sable
Sable
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brindle
Brindle
Brindle and White
Brindle and White
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
White
White
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