Cocker Spaniel vs Chow Chow
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Chow Chow: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
Chow Chow
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Chow Chow
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
46 – 56 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
20 – 32 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
9 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
2/5
Energy level
3/5
2/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
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
Chow Chow
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 Chow Chow
Ancient Chinese breed with lion-like coat and blue-black tongue. Medium, sturdy, and square-built, it has a dense double coat needing regular grooming. Independent, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it suits calm homes and experienced owners, requiring moderate exercise and careful health management.
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