Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs American Cocker Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	American Cocker Spaniel
Origins	England	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	19	29
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Other Names	Cav, Cavalier, Cavie	Cocker Spaniel, Cocker, Merry Cocker
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	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
Price	$1200-$1500	$600-$800

General Appearance - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs American Cocker Spaniel

Size	Small	Medium
Weight	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)	15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)
Avg. Weight	14 pounds (6.5 kg)	22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)
Height	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)	15-16.5 inches (38-41 cm)
Avg. Height	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	15-16.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs American Cocker Spaniel

Coat	Feathered	Feathered
Colors	Tan Blenheim Tricolor Ruby	Brown Red Tan Buff Silver Black
Grooming	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed above average.	American Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs American Cocker Spaniel

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Cheerful Gentle Social Polite Quiet Active Graceful Fearless Friendly Nonaggressive Sporty No tendency towards nervousness	Outright Tempered Merry Intelligent Trusting Joyful Outgoing Sociable
Intelligent Rank	Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: American Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are quite easy to train.	American Cocker Spaniels are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The American Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	American Cocker Spaniels have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 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	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels need a lot of social interaction.	American Cocker Spaniels are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally.	Average to high: The American Cocker Spaniel is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best watchdogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	American Cocker Spaniels are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The American Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an 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	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the American Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	American Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 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	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 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 - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs American Cocker Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	American Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	American Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are generally with other pets.	American Cocker Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs American Cocker Spaniel

Health Issues	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	American Cocker Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Dry Eye Episodic Falling Syndrome Hip Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Syringomyelia	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	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	American Cocker Spaniels have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average exercise need.	American Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	American Cocker Spaniels are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups 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	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	High The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Cocker Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The American Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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	3-5 puppies	4-7 puppies
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