Cocker Spaniel vs Boxer
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Boxer: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
Boxer
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Boxer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
24 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
9 – 11 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
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
Boxer
Great with kids
High energy
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 Boxer
The Boxer is a medium‑large, athletic dog with a short coat and expressive, broad head. Lively, playful, and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with families and is often gentle with children. Energetic and protective, it needs consistent training, daily exercise, and mental stimulation.
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