Cocker Spaniel vs Löwchen
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Löwchen: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Löwchen
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
26 – 32 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
5 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
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
Löwchen
Great with kids
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 Löwchen
The Löwchen is a small, sturdy companion dog known for its lion-like trim, long wavy coat, and proud, lively demeanor. Affectionate, alert, and people-focused, it suits varied homes, needs regular grooming, moderate daily exercise, kind training, and close involvement in family life.
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