American Cocker Spaniel vs Golden Retriever
Compare American Cocker Spaniel and Golden Retriever: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
American Cocker Spaniel
VS
Golden Retriever
Comparison table
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Characteristic
American Cocker Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
35 – 38 cm
51 – 61 cm
Weight
10 – 14 kg
25 – 34 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
5/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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
Golden Retriever
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
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 Golden Retriever
Friendly, medium‑large retriever with dense, water‑repellent golden coat and soft mouth. Highly trainable, people‑oriented and playful, needing daily inclusion, grooming and 1.5–2 hours of varied exercise. Bred as a gundog, now common as family, assistance and therapy dog.
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