Cocker Spaniel vs Saint Bernard
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Saint Bernard: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
Saint Bernard
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Saint Bernard
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
65 – 90 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
60 – 100 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
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
5/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
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
Saint Bernard
Great with kids
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 Saint Bernard
Large, gentle mountain dog developed by Swiss monks for rescue and companionship. Calm and affectionate, especially with children, but very big, drooly, and heavy shedding. Needs moderate exercise, careful joint and health management, and close inclusion in family life.
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