English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie Comparison – Which dog is better Merry Cocker Woker or Morkshire Terrier?

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Name	English Cocker Spaniel	Morkie
Origins	England	United States
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for English Cocker Spaniel and Morkie. What other names are these breeds known by?	Merry Cocker Woker Cocker	Morkshire Terrier
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an English Cocker Spaniel and a Morkie. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Cross Breed

English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Small
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an English Cocker Spaniel and a Morkie. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Cocker Spaniel or Morkie? Is an English Cocker Spaniel taller than a Morkie?	Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	5-9 inches (13-23 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)	7 inches (18 cm)

English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an English Cocker Spaniel and a Morkie. Which breed costs more?	$900-$1200	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, English Cocker Spaniel or Morkie?	Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Average: The Morkie is a commonly available dog breed.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Morkie dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare training requirements.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Morkie dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare alertness levels.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Morkie dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare territorial behaviors.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Morkie dogs are average defenders. See more.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an English Cocker Spaniel and a Morkie. How do their temperaments differ?	Playful Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Trainable Quiet Faithful	Playful Funny Energetic Lovable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie?	Sensitive: English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Morkie 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: English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie?	High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Morkie dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie social needs comparison:	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Morkie dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie?	The wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Morkie dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie? Which can be better for hunting?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Morkie dogs 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Morkie is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare play drive and energy.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.	The Morkie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Morkie indoors.
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English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare adaptability levels.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Morkie dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: English Cocker Spaniel or Morkie?	English 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.	Morkie 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.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Morkie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare mouthing behaviors.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Morkie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Morkie bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Morkie: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare climate tolerances.	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. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Morkie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between an English Cocker Spaniel and a Morkie. Which breed is healthier?	The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Morkies are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie?	Average The English Cocker Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Morkie should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Renal Failure	Collapsed Trachea Dental Problems Hernia Reverse Sneezing Glaucoma

English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie Energy and Activity Comparison

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

English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare obesity risks.	High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Morkie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare daily food needs.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for English Cocker Spaniel and Morkie? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Blue Golden Liver Roan	Black White Brown
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Morkie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare drooling amounts.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Morkie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare natural smell levels.	High 🔼 The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Morkie has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an English Cocker Spaniel and a Morkie? Compare fur types.	Feathered	Fluffy Soft Luxurious Long
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare bathing frequencies.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more English Cocker Spaniel or Morkie? Do English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed more than Morkie dogs?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Morkie dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare kid-friendliness.	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Morkie dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Morkie dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Morkie? Which dog is more friendly?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Morkie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Morkie?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Morkie dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly English Cocker Spaniel or Morkie? Can an English Cocker Spaniel and a Morkie be friends? Do English Cocker Spaniel dogs get along with Morkie dogs?	English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Morkie dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie?	Yes English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Morkie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Morkie is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Morkies are commonly okay with elderly people.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare maritime abilities.	Yes English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Morkie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an English Cocker Spaniel or a Morkie? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between English Cocker Spaniel and Morkie. Which has stronger military background?	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.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between English Cocker Spaniel and Morkie. Which has larger litters?	6-8 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between English Cocker Spaniel and Morkie breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between English Cocker Spaniel and Morkie. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

English Cocker Spaniel vs Morkie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of English Cocker Spaniel and Morkie. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of English Cocker Spaniel and Morkie. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between English Cocker Spaniel and Morkie. Which is more widely recognized?	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	Not recognized by any clubs.

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