Cocker Spaniel vs Great Dane (Grand danois)
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Great Dane (Grand danois): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
Great Dane (Grand danois)
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Great Dane (Grand danois)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
71 – 86 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
49 – 95 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
8 – 10 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
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
Great Dane (Grand danois)
Great with kids
Quiet
Giant
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 Great Dane (Grand danois)
The Great Dane (Grand danois) is a giant, elegant dog, among the tallest breeds. Once a boar‑hunting and estate guard dog, it is now a loyal, people‑oriented companion. Calm indoors with moderate exercise needs, it requires space, careful training, health care and close daily companionship.
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