Cocker Spaniel vs Gotland Hound
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Gotland Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
Gotland Hound
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Gotland Hound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
44 – 56 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
18 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
15 – 19 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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
Gotland Hound
Great with kids
High energy
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 Gotland Hound
The Gotland Hound is a rare Swedish scenthound from Gotland, medium‑sized, athletic and enduring. Bred to hunt hare and fox, it has a loud, carrying voice, independent working style, and strong hunting instinct. Loyal and affectionate with its family, it is calm indoors if well exercised.
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