Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Miniature Fox Terrier	American Cocker Spaniel
Origins	Australia	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	232	29
Reviews	6	0
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Other Names	Mini Fox Terrier, Mini Foxi, Mini Foxie	Cocker Spaniel, Cocker, Merry Cocker
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	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
Price	$400-$600	$600-$800

General Appearance - Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel

Size	Small	Medium
Weight	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)
Height	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	15-16.5 inches (38-41 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	15-16.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel

Coat	Dense	Feathered
Colors	Black & White Black & Tan Tricolor	Brown Red Tan Buff Silver Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Miniature Fox Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Miniature Fox Terriers shed moderately.	American Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel

Temperament	Alert Intelligent Fearless Playful Friendly	Outright Tempered Merry Intelligent Trusting Joyful Outgoing Sociable
Intelligent Rank	Average: Miniature Fox Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: American Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Miniature Fox Terriers are easy to train.	American Cocker Spaniels are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Miniature Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed.	The American Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Miniature Fox Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	American Cocker Spaniels have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Miniature Fox Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	American Cocker Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Miniature Fox Terriers need a lot of social interaction.	American Cocker Spaniels are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Miniature Fox Terrier is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The American Cocker Spaniel is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Miniature Fox Terriers are average watchdogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Miniature Fox Terriers strongly protect their territory.	American Cocker Spaniels are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Miniature Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The American Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Miniature Fox Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Miniature Fox Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the American Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Miniature Fox Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	American Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Miniature Fox Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	American Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Miniature Fox Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Miniature Fox Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	American Cocker Spaniels 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Miniature Fox Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	American Cocker Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Miniature Fox Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Miniature Fox Terriers are average friendly towards cats.	American Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Miniature Fox Terriers are average friendly towards other dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Miniature Fox 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	Miniature Fox Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Miniature Fox Terriers are generally with other pets.	American Cocker Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Miniature Fox Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Cocker Spaniels are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Miniature Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes American Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel

Health Issues	The Miniature Fox Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	American Cocker Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	No set	Allergies Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Cataracts Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Idiopathic Epilepsy Patellar Luxation Primary Seborrhea Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Miniature Fox Terriers are high energy dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Miniature Fox Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	American Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Miniature Fox Terriers don't need too much sleep.	American Cocker Spaniels are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/4 to 1/2 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Miniature Fox Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Cocker Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Miniature Fox Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The American Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Miniature Fox Terrier vs American Cocker Spaniel

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-3 puppies	4-7 puppies
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