Maltese vs American Cocker Spaniel
Compare Maltese and American Cocker Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Maltese
VS
American Cocker Spaniel
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Maltese
American Cocker Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
20 – 25 cm
35 – 38 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
10 – 14 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy Level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
2/5
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
Maltese
Tiny
American Cocker Spaniel
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Small
Summary
About Maltese
The Maltese is a small, sturdy companion dog with a long, white silky coat and expressive dark eyes. Affectionate and people oriented, it adapts well to apartments with daily walks. It needs regular grooming, dental care and gentle training, and often enjoys a long, active life.
About American Cocker Spaniel
American Cocker Spaniel: a small, sturdy gundog with a silky coat and large, expressive eyes. Cheerful, affectionate, and people‑oriented, it suits active families. Needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, gentle positive training, and regular, thorough grooming and ear care.
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