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

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Name	English Cocker Spaniel	Field Spaniel
Origins	England	England
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	52	145
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Other Names	Cocker, Merry Cocker Woker	Field
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1894 as a Sporting breed.
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.
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 Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$900-$1200	$800-$1000

General Appearance - English Cocker Spaniel vs Field Spaniel

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg)	35-50 pounds (16-22.5 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)	42.5 pounds (16-22.5 kg)
Height	Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	18 inches (46 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)	18 inches (46 cm)

Hair & Care - English Cocker Spaniel vs Field Spaniel

Coat	Feathered	Dense Silky Waterproof
Colors	Blue Roan Liver Tan Golden Black	Golden Liver Blue Roan Black
Grooming	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Field Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	English Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.	Field Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - English Cocker Spaniel vs Field Spaniel

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Playful Trainable Faithful Intelligent Quiet	Adaptable Docile Sensitive Cautious Familiar Sociable
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Field Spaniel's has great intelligence.
Trainability	English Cocker Spaniels are easy to train.	Field Spaniels are easy to train.
Playfulness	The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.	The Field Spaniel is a highly 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.
Affection Level	English Cocker Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Field Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	English Cocker Spaniels are a social breed.	Field Spaniels are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Field Spaniel rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	English Cocker Spaniels are good watchdogs.	Field Spaniels are average watchdogs.
Territorial	English Cocker Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	Field Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Field Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	English Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Field Spaniels 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.	Field Spaniels have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	English Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Field Spaniels have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Field Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	English Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Field Spaniels 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.	Field 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 - English Cocker Spaniel vs Field Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.	Field Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	Field Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are cat-friendly dogs.	Field Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Field Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Field Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Field Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are usually friendly towards other pets.	Field Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No English Cocker Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Field Spaniels 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.
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	Yes English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Field Spaniel 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.

Health Factors - English Cocker Spaniel vs Field Spaniel

Health Issues	The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Field Spaniel 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	Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Eye Problems Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	11-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	English Cocker Spaniels are high energy dogs.	Field Spaniels are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	English Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.	Field Spaniels need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	English Cocker Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	Field Spaniels don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 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 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.
Stinkiness	High The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Field Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Field Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - English Cocker Spaniel vs Field 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	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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