Cocker Spaniel vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Australian Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
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
Cocker Spaniel
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Australian Shepherd
Easy to train
Medium
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 Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
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