Comparison: English Cocker Spaniel and English Setter

English Cocker Spaniel and English Setter are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

English Cocker Spaniel
Photo: NicolasCoeurdelion, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
English Setter
Photo: Villa16, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
English Cocker SpanielEnglish Setter
FCI group8. Retrievers, flushing dogs and water dogs7. Pointing dogs
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
CategoryMediumLarge
Height at withers38–43 cm61–68 cm
Weight12–16 kg25–30 kg
Life span12–15 years11–13 years
Recognition features
  • Long silky ears and a silky coat in many colours
  • Longer muzzle than the American Cocker
  • Square build, about 40 cm tall
  • Long silky coat, white with flecks (belton)
  • Long ears and feathered tail
  • Elegant and lean build
CoatSilky coat with feathering, many colours.Long, silky coat with feathering; belton.
PurposeAn English gundog for flushing and retrieving woodcock in dense cover.An English gundog that crouches (´sets´) to mark game birds.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.