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

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Name	Pomeranian	English Cocker Spaniel
Origins	Germany Poland	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	22	52
Reviews	2	2
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Other Names	Pom, Pom Pom, Deutsche Spitze, Zwergspitz, Spitz Nain, Spitz Enano, Zwers	Cocker, Merry Cocker Woker
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz 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. 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 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	$600-$800	$900-$1200

General Appearance - Pomeranian vs English Cocker Spaniel

Size	Small	Medium
Weight	3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)	Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg)
Avg. Weight	5 pounds (2 kg)	Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)	Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Avg. Height	9.5 inches (24 cm)	Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Pomeranian vs English Cocker Spaniel

Coat	Fluffy	Feathered
Colors	Blue Gray Red Tan Brown Orange White Black	Blue Roan Liver Tan Golden Black
Grooming	Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort.	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Pomeranians shed moderately.	English Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Pomeranian vs English Cocker Spaniel

Temperament	Active Friendly Lively Sociable Extroverted Intelligent Playful Attentive Docile Trainable	Affectionate Friendly Playful Trainable Faithful Intelligent Quiet
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Pomeranians are easy to train.	English Cocker Spaniels are easy to train.
Playfulness	Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	English Cocker Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Pomeranians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	English Cocker Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Pomeranians need a lot of social interaction.	English Cocker Spaniels are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed.	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Pomeranians are average watchdogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Pomeranians strongly protect their territory.	English Cocker Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Pomeranians have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	English Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Pomeranians are not the biggest explorers.	Wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Pomeranians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	English Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Pomeranians are very apartment-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Pomeranians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Pomeranians tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.
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 - Pomeranian vs English Cocker Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Pomeranians are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Pomeranians are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Pomeranians are very cat-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Pomeranians are average friendly towards other dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people.	English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Pomeranians are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	English Cocker Spaniels are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Pomeranians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No English Cocker Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good 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 Pomeranian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes English 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 - Pomeranian vs English Cocker Spaniel

Health Issues	The Pomeranian is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Dry Eye Epilepsy Heat Intolerance Heatstroke Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Seizures	Cataracts Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Renal Failure
Life Expectancy	12-16 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Pomeranians have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	English Cocker Spaniels are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Pomeranians exercise need is minimal.	English Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Pomeranians sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	English Cocker Spaniels don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomeranian can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	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.
Stinkiness	Medium The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.	High The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pomeranian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Pomeranian vs English 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	2-5 puppies	6-8 puppies
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