American Cocker Spaniel vs Bergamasco
Compare American Cocker Spaniel and Bergamasco: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
American Cocker Spaniel
VS
Bergamasco
Comparison table
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Characteristic
American Cocker Spaniel
Bergamasco
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
35 – 38 cm
55 – 60 cm
Weight
10 – 14 kg
26 – 38 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
American Cocker Spaniel
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Bergamasco
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About American Cocker Spaniel
American Cocker Spaniel: a small, sturdy gundog with a silky coat and large, expressive eyes. Cheerful, affectionate, and people‑oriented, it suits active families. Needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, gentle positive training, and regular, thorough grooming and ear care.
About Bergamasco
Ancient Italian herding breed, medium‑large and sturdy, known for its long, felted gray coat that forms natural flocks. Calm, observant, and deeply bonded to family, it doubles as a gentle guardian. Needs steady exercise, thoughtful training, early coat care, and is generally healthy and long‑lived.
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