Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever Comparison – Which dog is better Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever?

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Name	Miniature Golden Retriever	Golden Cocker Retriever
Origins	England Scotland	England Scotland
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Other Names What other names do they have?	No data available	No data available
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Cross Breed

Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever? Is the Miniature Golden Retriever bigger than the Golden Cocker Retriever breed? Is a Miniature Golden Retriever smaller than a Golden Cocker Retriever?	Large Medium	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever? Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever weight comparison:	40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)	30-60 pounds (13-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	45 pounds (20 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever? Is a Miniature Golden Retriever taller than a Golden Cocker Retriever?	18-22 inches (45-55 cm)	18-22 inches (45-55 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	20 inches (50 cm)	20 inches (50 cm)

Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Miniature Golden Retriever and Golden Cocker Retriever?	$900-$1200	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever?	Very frequent: The Miniature Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Cocker Retriever is quite easy to get.

Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever smarter? Which is best? Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever intelligence:	Outstanding: Miniature Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Cocker Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever trainability comparison. What's the difference between Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever?	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever?	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever? Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Confident Friendly Affectionate Reliable Kind Trainable Quiet Faithful Trustworthy	Playful Intelligent Confident Friendly Affectionate Reliable Kind Trainable Quiet Faithful Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever?	High: Miniature Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Cocker Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever social needs comparison:	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever?	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever? Which can be better for hunting?	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever playfulness comparison:	The Miniature Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Golden Cocker Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever?	Average: The Miniature Golden Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Golden Cocker Retriever barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever?	Apartment-friendly dog the Miniature Golden Retriever breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Golden Cocker Retriever breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever?	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Miniature Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Cocker Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Miniature Golden Retriever more dangerous than a Golden Cocker Retriever?	Low 🔽 The Miniature Golden Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Golden Cocker Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever?	Miniature Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Golden Cocker Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Renal Failure Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Renal Failure Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever?	Rare The Miniature Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Golden Cocker Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Golden Retriever and Golden Cocker Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Miniature Golden Retriever and Golden Cocker Retriever?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Miniature Golden Retriever: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Golden Cocker Retriever: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever? Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever energy level comparison:	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever?	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever? Does the Miniature Golden Retriever breed eat more than the Golden Cocker Retriever breed?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Miniature Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Golden Cocker Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever coat comparison:	Feathered Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Feathered Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original Miniature Golden Retriever and Golden Cocker Retriever color? Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever color comparison:	Black Tan Blue Golden Liver Roan Light	Black Tan Blue Golden Liver Roan Light
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever? Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever grooming comparison:	Average: The Miniature Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Golden Cocker Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever? Do Miniature Golden Retriever dogs shed more than Golden Cocker Retriever dogs?	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Golden Cocker Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever?	The Miniature Golden Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Golden Cocker Retriever is an average drooler. See more.

Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever?	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever?	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever? Can a Miniature Golden Retriever and a Golden Cocker Retriever be friends? Do Miniature Golden Retriever dogs get along with Golden Cocker Retriever dogs?	Miniature Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Cocker Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever?	Yes Miniature Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Cocker Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Miniature Golden Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Golden Cocker Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Miniature Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Cocker Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Miniature Golden Retriever or Golden Cocker Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever?	Yes Miniature Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Cocker Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Miniature Golden Retriever and Golden Cocker Retriever have? Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever litter size comparison:	5-10 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Miniature Golden Retriever vs Golden Cocker Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available

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