Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel Comparison – Which dog is better Yorkie or Cocker?

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Name	Yorkshire Terrier	American Cocker Spaniel
Origins	England	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Yorkie	Cocker Merry Cocker Cocker Spaniel
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel? Is the Yorkshire Terrier bigger than the American Cocker Spaniel breed? Is a Yorkshire Terrier smaller than an American Cocker Spaniel?	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel? Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel weight comparison:	2-3 kg (4-7 pounds)	15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	2.5 kg (5.5 pounds)	22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel? Is a Yorkshire Terrier taller than an American Cocker Spaniel?	20-23 cm (8-9 inches)	15-16.5 inches (38-41 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	21.5 cm (8.5 inches)	15-16.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Yorkshire Terrier and American Cocker Spaniel?	$600-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel?	Very frequent: The Yorkshire Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The American Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.

Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel smarter? Which is best? Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel intelligence:	Smart: The Yorkshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: American Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel trainability comparison. What's the difference between Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel? Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Independent Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal	Intelligent Outgoing Outright Tempered Merry Trusting Joyful Sociable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel?	Sensitive: Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel?	High: Yorkshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: American Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel social needs comparison:	Yorkshire Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the American Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel? Which can be better for hunting?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel playfulness comparison:	Average: Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The American Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel?	A lot: Yorkshire Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The American Cocker Spaniel is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel?	Very house-friendly dog the Yorkshire Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the American Cocker Spaniel breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Yorkshire Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Yorkshire Terrier more dangerous than an American Cocker Spaniel?	Low 🔽 The Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The American Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel mouthiness comparison:	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel?	Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Portosystemic Liver Shunt Reverse Sneezing Hypoglycemia	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Idiopathic Epilepsy Glaucoma Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Primary Seborrhea
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel?	Rare The Yorkshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The American Cocker Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Yorkshire Terrier and American Cocker Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Yorkshire Terrier and American Cocker Spaniel?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of American Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel? Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel energy level comparison:	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs exercise need is very minimal.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel? Does the Yorkshire Terrier breed eat more than the American Cocker Spaniel breed?	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Yorkshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the American Cocker Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel coat comparison:	Fine	Feathered
Colors What are the original Yorkshire Terrier and American Cocker Spaniel color? Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel color comparison:	Black Tan Blue Gold	Black Tan Red Silver Brown Buff
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel? Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel? Do Yorkshire Terrier dogs shed more than American Cocker Spaniel dogs?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel?	Medium ⏺ The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Cocker Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel?	The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The American Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel? Can a Yorkshire Terrier and an American Cocker Spaniel be friends? Do Yorkshire Terrier dogs get along with American Cocker Spaniel dogs?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniel dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel?	Yes Yorkshire Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Yorkshire Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes American Cocker Spaniel is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Yorkshire Terriers are not recommended for elderly people.	American Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Yorkshire Terrier or American Cocker Spaniel? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel?	Not really Yorkshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes American Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Yorkshire Terrier and American Cocker Spaniel have? Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel litter size comparison:	4-6 puppies	4-7 puppies
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Yorkshire Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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