English Cocker Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Cockapoo – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	English Cocker Spaniel	English Springer Spaniel	Cockapoo
Origins	England	England	United States
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Designer Dogs
Popularity Rank	52	27	196
Reviews	5	2	2
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Other Names	Cocker, Merry Cocker Woker	Springer Spaniel	Cockerpoo, Spoodle (AU), Cockerdoodle
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry 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	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry
Price	$900-$1200	$700-$800	900-1100

General Appearance - English Cocker Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Cockapoo

Size	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight	Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg)	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)	12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)
Height	Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)	Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Hair & Care - English Cocker Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Cockapoo

Coat	Feathered	Feathered	Curly Wavy
Colors	Blue Roan Liver Tan Golden Black	White Liver Tan Black	Black Brown Silver Tan Red White
Grooming	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	English Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.	English Springer Spaniels shed moderately.	Cockapoos are low shedders.

Characteristics - English Cocker Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Cockapoo

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Playful Trainable Faithful Intelligent Quiet	Affectionate Cheerful Intelligent Social Alert Energetic Playful	Affectionate Cheerful Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Friendly Loving Going Responsive
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Cockapoo's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	English Cocker Spaniels are easy to train.	English Springer Spaniels are easy to train.	Cockapoos are easy to train.
Playfulness	The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.	The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.	The Cockapoo is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	English Cocker Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	English Cocker Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	English Springer Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Cockapoos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	English Cocker Spaniels are a social breed.	English Springer Spaniels are a social breed.	Cockapoos are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.	Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.	Average: The Cockapoo barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	English Cocker Spaniels are good watchdogs.	English Springer Spaniels are average watchdogs.	Cockapoos are average watchdogs.
Territorial	English Cocker Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	English Springer Spaniels are average defenders.	Cockapoos are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cockapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	English Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	English Springer Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cockapoos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.	Cockapoos have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	English Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	English Springer Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Cockapoos don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Cockapoos are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	English Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Springer Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cockapoos adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	English 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.	English Springer 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.	Cockapoos 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - English Cocker Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Cockapoo

Stranger Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.	English Springer Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.	Cockapoos are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs.	Cockapoos are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are cat-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Cockapoos are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Cockapoos are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cockapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cockapoos are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are usually friendly towards other pets.	English Springer Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Cockapoos are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No English Cocker Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No English Springer Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Cockapoos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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.	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.	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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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	Yes English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Cockapoo breed usually doesn't like 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - English Cocker Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Cockapoo

Health Issues	The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	The Cockapoo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cataracts Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Renal Failure	Allergies Ear Infections Ectropion Hip Dysplasia Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia	Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-14 years	14-18 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	English Cocker Spaniels are high energy dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are high energy dogs.	Cockapoos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	English Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.	English Springer Spaniels need a lot of exercises.	Cockapoos have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	English Cocker Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	English Springer Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	Cockapoos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The English Cocker Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	High The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Cockapoo has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Cockapoo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - English Cocker Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel vs Cockapoo

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	4-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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