Cocker Spaniel vs Japanese Spitz
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Japanese Spitz: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
Japanese Spitz
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Japanese Spitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
29 – 38 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
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
Japanese Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Tiny
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 Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a small to medium, people‑oriented companion with a pure white double coat that’s easy to maintain with regular brushing. Lively, intelligent, and trainable, it suits apartments with daily exercise. Naturally alert and vocal, it is usually friendly once introduced.
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