Cocker Spaniel vs Collie
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Collie: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
Collie
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Collie
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
51 – 61 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
16 – 34 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
14 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
5/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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
Collie
Great with kids
High energy
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 Collie
The Collie is an intelligent, medium‑large herding dog with a long double coat needing regular grooming. Gentle, loyal, and sensitive, it bonds closely with family and prefers kind training. Adaptable to town or country, it needs daily mental stimulation and exercise to stay content.
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