Cocker Spaniel vs Irish Wolfhound
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Irish Wolfhound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
Irish Wolfhound
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Irish Wolfhound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
71 – 90 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
40 – 69 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
6 – 8 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
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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
Irish Wolfhound
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 Irish Wolfhound
Irish Wolfhounds are giant, tall hounds with a strong yet graceful build and a rough, weather‑resistant coat. Calm, gentle and sensitive, they are low‑key indoors but need steady exercise and space. They have notable health risks and a relatively short lifespan, so careful breeding and care are vital.
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