Cocker Spaniel vs English Setter
Compare Cocker Spaniel and English Setter: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
English Setter
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
English Setter
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
52 – 68 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
9 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
4/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
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
English Setter
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
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 English Setter
Elegant, medium‑large gundog with a silky belton coat and feathered tail. Gentle, devoted and people‑oriented, it suits active families who enjoy long daily walks. Sensitive to harsh handling, it responds best to kind, consistent training and regular grooming.
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