Comparison: English Cocker Spaniel and Welsh Springer Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniel and Welsh Springer Spaniel 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
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Photo: Udo Tjalsma, CC0, source
English Cocker SpanielWelsh Springer Spaniel
FCI group8. Retrievers, flushing dogs and water dogs8. Retrievers, flushing dogs and water dogs
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers38–43 cm46–48 cm
Weight12–16 kg–
Life span12–15 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
  • Rich red and white coat only
  • Symmetrical, compact build, not leggy
  • Silky straight coat with light feathering on ears, tail and legs
CoatSilky coat with feathering, many colours.Straight or flat, silky texture, dense, never wiry or wavy; a curly coat is highly undesirable. Forelegs and hindlegs above the hocks moderately feathered, ears and tail lightly. Colour rich red and white only.
PurposeAn English gundog for flushing and retrieving woodcock in dense cover.A flushing dog that finds and drives game out for the hunter; bred for endurance and hard work.

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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.