English Cocker Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel Inglés
- Sizemedium
- Weight11.8–15.4 kg
- Lives12–14 years
- Popularity in Mexico★★
Character
English Cocker Spaniel temperament
A medium dog from the sporting group, in twelve traits from 1 to 5:
- Energymiddle of the road
- Affection with familyglued to you
- With kidsexcellent
- With other dogslife of the dog park
- With strangersparty with everyone
- Playfulnessmiddle of the road
- Guarding instinctmiddle of the road
- Adaptabilitysettles anywhere
- Trainabilitylearns on the fly
- Barkingmiddle of the road
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
- Prey driveno data yet
Distinguishing features
English Cocker Spaniel characteristics
- Ears
- drop
- Height
- 38–43 cm
- Weight
- 11.8–15.4 kg
- Muzzle
- medium
- Coat
- silky
- Coat length
- medium
- Colors
- black, liver, red, black and tan, liver and tan, white and black, liver and white, red and white, roan
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Sheddingmiddle of the road
- Coat caremiddle of the road
Life expectancy
How long does a English Cocker Spaniel live?
12–14 years
The breed sets the range; how long each dog lives depends on its weight, its exercise, its teeth and its check-ups with the vet.
The long profile
Long profile, in Spanish for now
The long version of this breed — character, care and origins, in Lord Chucho's voice — exists in Spanish and hasn't been translated yet. The hard data on this page (traits, features, lifespan) is the same in both languages.
Buying guides
What to buy for a English Cocker Spaniel
What to buy, by what it needs:
What we'd give Choco
For a dog like this one
Affiliate links: it costs you the same. How they work (in Spanish)
AI image: the real product may vary Level-2 treat-dispensing puzzle
For the dog that's bored of everything: let it earn the kibble by thinking. Start at level 2; level 1 they solve in their sleep.
AI image: the real product may vary Flat 2-meter leash
Two meters: enough to sniff with dignity, enough to keep it close when it matters. Neither retractable nor 50 cm.
AI image: the real product may vary Large orthopedic bed
For large gentlemen: a big dog's joints appreciate real foam, not a soggy mat.
AI image: the real product may vary Soft training treats
Tiny, soft and heavenly-smelling: in training you pay fast and often, not with a five-minute biscuit.
What people ask
Frequently asked questions about the English Cocker Spaniel
How big does a English Cocker Spaniel get?
An adult English Cocker Spaniel stands 38–43 cm at the withers and weighs 11.8–15.4 kg.
Does the English Cocker Spaniel need a lot of exercise?
The English Cocker Spaniel scores 3 out of 5 on “Energy”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “couch potato” and 5 is “marathoner”.
Is the English Cocker Spaniel good with kids?
The English Cocker Spaniel scores 5 out of 5 on “With kids”: excellent. On that scale, 1 is “better without kids” and 5 is “excellent”. Even with a 5, no dog should be left alone with small children: supervising them is the adult's job.
Does the English Cocker Spaniel get along with other dogs?
The English Cocker Spaniel scores 5 out of 5 on “With other dogs”: life of the dog park. On that scale, 1 is “lone wolf” and 5 is “life of the dog park”.
Is the English Cocker Spaniel easy to train?
The English Cocker Spaniel scores 4 out of 5 on “Trainability”: learns on the fly. On that scale, 1 is “negotiates every command” and 5 is “learns on the fly”.
Does the English Cocker Spaniel bark a lot?
The English Cocker Spaniel scores 3 out of 5 on “Barking”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “nearly silent” and 5 is “reports everything”.
Is the English Cocker Spaniel a good guard dog?
The English Cocker Spaniel scores 3 out of 5 on “Guarding instinct”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “not a guardian” and 5 is “born guardian”.
Does the English Cocker Spaniel shed a lot?
The English Cocker Spaniel scores 3 out of 5 on “Shedding”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “barely sheds” and 5 is “hair everywhere”.
Can a English Cocker Spaniel live in an apartment?
The English Cocker Spaniel scores 4 out of 5 on “Adaptability”: settles anywhere. On that scale, 1 is “needs its space and routine” and 5 is “settles anywhere”. An apartment is fine, being shut in is not: every dog needs to get out every day.
Health
We only publish each breed's health topics after reviewing them carefully. We guide you, but we're not your vet: if something about your dog worries you, the internet doesn't replace a visit to the vet.