Cockapoo vs English Cocker Spaniel
The two published breed profiles side by side: size, energy, grooming, lifespan, temperament ratings and health.
| Cockapoo | English Cocker Spaniel | |
|---|---|---|
| A cross of | Cocker Spaniel and Poodle | Purebred |
| Size class | Small | Medium |
| Adult weight | 6.8 to 10 kg | 11.8 to 15.4 kg |
| In pounds | 15 to 22 lb | 26 to 34 lb |
| Adult height | 25 to 46 cm | 38 to 43 cm |
| Energy | Moderate | Moderate |
| Grooming | High | High |
| Coat | Medium wavy to curly | Medium to long double |
| Shedding | Not published | Moderate |
| Lifespan | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 14 years |
| Good with children | Reliably good | Reliably good |
| Good with other dogs | Usually good | Reliably good |
| Country of origin | United States | Great Britain |
The main differences
- The English Cocker Spaniel is the bigger dog: 11.8 to 15.4 kg against 6.8 to 10 kg for the Cockapoo.
- Both have moderate energy in their published profiles.
- Grooming is high for both.
- Life expectancy is similar: 12 to 15 years for the Cockapoo and 12 to 14 years for the English Cocker Spaniel.
Temperament
Cockapoo: The Cockapoo is curious, outgoing and eager to please, generally quiet and calm indoors once their exercise needs are met. A couple of walks a day plus games and enrichment suit them, and some individuals develop separation anxiety.
English Cocker Spaniel: Gentle and affectionate, yet full of life and exuberance, with a merry nature and ever-wagging tail.
Health worth asking about
Conditions each breed is reported to be predisposed to. Predisposed does not mean inevitable: it means ask the breeder for the parents' test results.
Cockapoo
- Progressive retinal atrophy, detectable by DNA test in both parent breeds
- Hereditary cataracts and glaucoma, found on an eye examination and intraocular pressure testing
- Hip dysplasia, screened by hip scoring radiographs
- Chronic ear infections in the pendulous, hairy ear canal, found on otoscopic examination
- Von Willebrand disease from the Cocker Spaniel side, detectable by DNA test and a clotting factor assay
- Obesity, monitored by regular weighing and body condition scoring
English Cocker Spaniel
- Progressive retinal atrophy (prcd-PRA), detectable by DNA test on both parents
- Familial nephropathy (FN), detectable by DNA test on both parents
- Adult-onset neuropathy (AON), detectable by DNA test on both parents
- Hip dysplasia, which breeding stock should be hip scored by x-ray before mating
Common questions
Which is bigger, the Cockapoo or the English Cocker Spaniel?
The English Cocker Spaniel. Adults weigh 11.8 to 15.4 kg, against 6.8 to 10 kg for the Cockapoo, going by the published breed profiles.
Which lives longer, the Cockapoo or the English Cocker Spaniel?
The published life expectancy is 12 to 15 years for the Cockapoo and 12 to 14 years for the English Cocker Spaniel. These are typical ranges across the breed, not a promise about one dog.
Is the Cockapoo or the English Cocker Spaniel better with children?
They score the same: reliably good with children. Any dog needs supervising around young children, whatever their breed rating.
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Not veterinary advice. Breed information is general. Your own dog, and your own vet, always win.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from the two breed guides, which cite:
- petmd.com for adult weight and height, life expectancy, energy, grooming and the temperament ratings, coat type, country of origin and health notes
- akc.org for adult weight and height, life expectancy, energy, grooming, shedding and the temperament ratings, coat type and health notes
- fci.be for country of origin
- royalkennelclub.com for the Royal Kennel Club exercise or grooming band, used where it asks for more than the AKC score