Cocker Spaniel vs Bergamasco
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Bergamasco: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
Bergamasco
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Bergamasco
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
55 – 60 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
26 – 38 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 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
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
5/5
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
Bergamasco
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
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 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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