Cocker Spaniel vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
39 – 44 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
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
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
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 Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Medium, rustic French scent hound with rough, weatherproof coat and long ears. Cheerful, sociable and affectionate, but independent and strong‑nosed, needing secure fencing, good recall and plenty of exercise. Coat needs regular brushing; ears and weight require routine care.
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