American Cocker Spaniel vs Whippet
Compare American Cocker Spaniel and Whippet: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
American Cocker Spaniel
VS
Whippet
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
American Cocker Spaniel
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
10 – Sighthounds
Height
35 – 38 cm
44 – 51 cm
Weight
10 – 14 kg
9 – 19 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking Level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Small
Whippet
Low Grooming
Medium
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 Whippet
Medium sighthound combining racing speed with calm companionship. Sleek, lean and Greyhound‑like, with a short, easy‑care coat but little weather protection. Sensitive, gentle and people‑oriented, it needs kind training, safe chances to sprint, soft warm bedding and a stable, quiet home.
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