English Springer Spaniel vs Cocker Spaniel (American)

Side-by-side comparison — size, temperament, traits, costs, and health

English Springer Spaniel
Category
Cocker Spaniel (American)

📏 Physical Stats

35 - 50
Weight (lbs)
20 - 30
19 - 20
Height (inches)
14 - 15
12 - 14 years
Life Expectancy
12 - 15 years
Sporting
Breed Group
Sporting
England
Origin
United States
Bird flushing, retrieving
Bred For
Hunting the American woodcock

⚡ Temperament & Traits

Scores are 1–5 from breed data. Higher = more of that trait. Barking: lower is quieter.

4/5
Energy Level
5/5
Better
3/5
Trainability
4/5
Better
5/5
Better
Good with Children
4/5
5/5
Better
Good with Other Dogs
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
Better

💰 Cost of Ownership

Based on breed-specific cost data at a moderate care level — quality food, routine vet, occasional grooming, standard insurance. Actual costs vary by location and provider.

Annual Cost
$2,511
English Springer Spaniel
vs
Annual Cost
$2,211
Cocker Spaniel (American)
English Springer Spaniel
Expense
Cocker Spaniel (American)
$2,511
Annual Cost
$2,211
Lower ✓
$3,231
First Year
$2,931
Lower ✓
$33,363
Lifetime Total
$30,569
Lower ✓
$552
Food (annual)
$336
Lower ✓
$630
Vet Care (annual)
$630
$440
Lower ✓
Grooming (annual)
$560
$864
Insurance (annual)
$660
Lower ✓
$72
Insurance (monthly)
$55
Lower ✓

Over their lifetimes, a Cocker Spaniel (American) (~14 yrs) costs approximately $2,794 less than a English Springer Spaniel (~13 yrs) in total.

🏥 Health Considerations

Health conditions listed are common concerns for these breeds or breed groups. Not every dog will develop these conditions. Regular vet check-ups are the best prevention.

🐾 Temperament

English Springer Spaniel

Affectionate, Cheerful, Alert, Intelligent, Attentive, Active, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Brave

Cocker Spaniel (American)

Outgoing, Sociable, Trusting, Joyful, Even Tempered, Merry