Cocker Spaniel vs Akita
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Akita: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Akita
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
60 – 67 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
38 – 42 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
10 – 11 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
4/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Cocker Spaniel
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Akita
Great with kids
Super smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Cocker Spaniel
Cheerful, medium‑sized gundog with a sturdy build, soft expression, and long silky ears. Bred to hunt woodcock, it loves sniffing, searching, and joining family activities. Sensitive and people‑oriented, it needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, and regular grooming to stay healthy and content.
About Akita
Large, powerful Japanese spitz breed with a broad head, curled tail and dense double coat that sheds heavily. Calm, independent and reserved with strangers but deeply loyal to family and a natural guardian. Intelligent yet strong‑willed, best for experienced, consistent owners.
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