Cocker Spaniel vs Shih Tzu
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Shih Tzu: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
Shih Tzu
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Shih Tzu
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
23 – 27 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
2/5
Intelligence
4/5
2/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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
Shih Tzu
Great with kids
Easy to train
Small
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 Shih Tzu
Small, sturdy companion dog from Tibetan and Chinese palaces, 4.5–8 kg with a long, flowing coat and chrysanthemum-like face. Affectionate, cheerful, and confident, it suits many homes. Needs moderate exercise, intensive grooming, and patient, reward-based training.
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