Breed Comparison: Chesapeake Bay Retriever Versus English Cocker Spaniel

Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus English Cocker Spaniel

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Chesapeake Bay Retriever Versus English Cocker Spaniel: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and for the English Cocker Spaniel. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Chesapeake Bay Retriever or the English Cocker Spaniel

Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus English Cocker Spaniel: Overview

A very important difference between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a medium-sized dog while the English Cocker Spaniel is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel are Sporting Dogs. This means both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus English Cocker Spaniel: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chesapeake Bay Retriever to the English Cocker Spaniel based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Factor Chesapeake Bay Retriever English Cocker Spaniel
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 1/5 5/5
Height 1 foot, 9 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the s 1 foot, 3 inches to 1 foot, 5 inches tall at the s
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 14 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Easygoing 3/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
Easy To Train 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 1/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 2/5
Weight 55 to 80 pounds 26 to 34 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.0 years
Average Price $1060 $1500
Price Range $850 – $1200 $1200 – $1800
Temperament Score 87.8 percent 93.3 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- after the age of 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • BAER Test
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • OFA/U of MO Adult Onset Neuropathy
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 44 55
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 27 18

    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the English Cocker Spaniel. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for a Chesapeake Bay Retriever is 65 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a English Cocker Spaniel is 82 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the English Cocker Spaniel is a better pet than the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. So, you should get the English Cocker Spaniel!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel

    Below is a list of where the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel are most different:

  • Chesapeake Bay Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living. However, English Cocker Spaniels adapt well to apartment living.
  • Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, English Cocker Spaniels are good for new dog owners.
  • Chesapeake Bay Retrievers do not get along well with other dogs. However, English Cocker Spaniels get along well with other dogs.
  • Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are not very friendly towards strangers. However, English Cocker Spaniels are very friendly towards strangers.
  • The Similarities Between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel

    The Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel are most similar:

  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel are very playful.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus English Cocker Spaniel

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel.

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers weigh 55 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are 1 foot, 9 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the s when fully grown.

    On the other hand, English Cocker Spaniels weigh 26 to 34 pounds when fully grown. English Cocker Spaniels are 1 foot, 3 inches to 1 foot, 5 inches tall at the s when fully grown.

    Temperament of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Versus the English Cocker Spaniel

    The English Cocker Spaniel has a better temperament than the Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

    This is because the temperament score for the English Cocker Spaniel is 93.3 percent while the temperament score for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is 87.8 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and they are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 87.8 percent, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 93.3 percent, the English Cocker Spaniel has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel by measuring the temperaments of 123 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and 75 English Cocker Spaniels.

    Price of Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Price of English Cocker Spaniel

    The average price of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy is $1060. The price of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever typically ranges from $850 – $1200. However, the price of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever can be as low as $400 and as high as $2300. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 126 Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the English Cocker Spaniel puppy is $1500. The price of the English Cocker Spaniel typically ranges from $1200 – $1800. However, the price of a English Cocker Spaniel can be as low as $650 and as high as $3000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 90 English Cocker Spaniel puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The English Cocker Spaniel is more expensive than the Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

    Chesapeake Bay Retriever English Cocker Spaniel
    Average Price $1060 $1500
    Price Range $850 to $1200 $1200 to $1800

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and English Cocker Spaniel. For different price points, the charts show how many Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppies or how many English Cocker Spaniel puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of English Cocker Spaniels

    A breakdown of the prices of English Cocker Spaniels

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy or the English Cocker Spaniel puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Adopting the Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Adopting the English Cocker Spaniel

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and many English Cocker Spaniels are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Chesapeake Bay Retriever named Dakota that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Chesapeake Bay Retrievers like Dakota on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, English Cocker Spaniels are also available for adoption. For example, Rascal is a Male English Cocker Spaniel that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more English Cocker Spaniels like Rascal that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Periwinkle is the name of another Chesapeake Bay Retriever (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    You can find more Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and English Cocker Spaniels that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus the Intelligence of the English Cocker Spaniel

    Chesapeake Bay Retriever English Cocker Spaniel
    Intelligence Rank 27 out of 130 dog breeds 18 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Chesapeake Bay Retriever has an obedience intelligence rank of 27 out of 130 dog breeds. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Chesapeake Bay Retrievers tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The English Cocker Spaniel has an obedience intelligence rank of 18 out of 130 dog breeds. The English Cocker Spaniel belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that English Cocker Spaniels tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The English Cocker Spaniel is more intelligent than the Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Popularity of English Cocker Spaniel

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is more popular with dog owners than the English Cocker Spaniel. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is 44 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the English Cocker Spaniel is 55 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Chesapeake Bay Retriever

    Popularity of Chesapeake Bay Retriever

    Popularity of English Cocker Spaniel

    Popularity of English Cocker Spaniel

    Year Chesapeake Bay Retriever Popularity Rank English Cocker Spaniel Popularity Rank
    2013 43 62
    2014 41 62
    2015 42 60
    2016 43 56
    2017 43 52
    2018 45 52
    2019 46 50
    2020 50 47

    Health Problems of Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Health Problems of English Cocker Spaniel

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.

    Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is prone to more genetic health problems than the English Cocker Spaniel.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever than for the English Cocker Spaniel.

    8 health tests are recommended for Chesapeake Bay Retriever while 5 tests are recommended for the English Cocker Spaniel.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and in English Cocker Spaniels.

    Chesapeake Bay Retriever Health Problems

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Chesapeake Bay Retriever breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Chesapeake Bay Retrievers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- after the age of 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Chesapeake Bay Retrievers here.

    English Cocker Spaniel Health Problems

    English Cocker Spaniels are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing English Cocker Spaniel puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a English Cocker Spaniel puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your English Cocker Spaniel breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen English Cocker Spaniels for:

  • BAER Test
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • OFA/U of MO Adult Onset Neuropathy
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for English Cocker Spaniels here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and English Cocker Spaniels

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Breed is Shoulder problems.

    This is because the Chesapeake Bay Retriever ranks 6 out of 22 dog breeds for Shoulder problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 51 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, 1 of them had Shoulder problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, and how common these diseases are in Chesapeake Bay Retrievers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Shoulder problems: Rank 6 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 20 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 42 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 46 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 47 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 57 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 94 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the English Cocker Spaniel Breed is Adult Onset Neuropathy problems.

    This is because the English Cocker Spaniel ranks 1 out of 2 dog breeds for Adult Onset Neuropathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 2373 English Cocker Spaniels, 71 of them had Adult Onset Neuropathy problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in English Cocker Spaniels, and how common these diseases are in English Cocker Spaniels relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Adult Onset Neuropathy problems: Rank 1 out of 2 Dog Breeds
  • Baer Hearing Test problems: Rank 7 out of 21 Dog Breeds
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems: Rank 8 out of 32 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 27 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 65 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 82 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 137 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 155 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Chesapeake Bay Retriever and in English Cocker Spaniel and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel:

    Disease Chesapeake Bay Retriever Rank English Cocker Spaniel Rank
    Shoulder problems 6 out of 22 dog breeds Not Common
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 20 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems 42 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 46 out of 115 dog breeds 27 out of 115 dog breeds
    Hips problems 47 out of 198 dog breeds 155 out of 198 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 57 out of 144 dog breeds 137 out of 144 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 94 out of 182 dog breeds 65 out of 182 dog breeds
    Adult Onset Neuropathy problems Not Common 1 out of 2 dog breeds
    Baer Hearing Test problems Not Common 7 out of 21 dog breeds
    Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems Not Common 8 out of 32 dog breeds
    Patella problems Not Common 82 out of 145 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the English Cocker Spaniel?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    English Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever or the English Cocker Spaniel?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    English Cocker Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever or the English Cocker Spaniel?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers do not get along well with other dogs.

    English Cocker Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus English Cocker Spaniel

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers do not like to be left alone.

    English Cocker Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    How Kid-friendly are Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and English Cocker Spaniels?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    English Cocker Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Which one drools more, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever or the English Cocker Spaniel

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers drool moderately.

    English Cocker Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Easier to Train than the English Cocker Spaniel?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are fairly easy to train.

    English Cocker Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Does the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the English Cocker Spaniel?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    English Cocker Spaniels have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about English Cocker Spaniels?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.

    English Cocker Spaniels are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can English Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    English Cocker Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Can Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can English Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

    English Cocker Spaniels can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs. English Cocker Spaniel

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    English Cocker Spaniels have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Are Chesapeake Bay Retrievers good family dogs? What about English Cocker Spaniels?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    English Cocker Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Do Chesapeake Bay Retrievers shed more than English Cocker Spaniels?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    English Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever or the English Cocker Spaniel?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are very easy to groom.

    English Cocker Spaniels are moderately easy to groom.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Chesapeake Bay Retriever:

  • Hovawart (74 percent match with Chesapeake Bay Retriever). Here is our comparison of the English Cocker Spaniel vs Hovawart.
  • Karelian Bear Dog (73 percent match with Chesapeake Bay Retriever). Here is our comparison of the English Cocker Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog.
  • Boerboel (76 percent match with Chesapeake Bay Retriever). Here is our comparison of the English Cocker Spaniel vs Boerboel.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the English Cocker Spaniel

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the English Cocker Spaniel that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the English Cocker Spaniel:

  • Cavachon (82 percent match with English Cocker Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Cavachon.
  • Norwich Terrier (81 percent match with English Cocker Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Norwich Terrier.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and how the English Cocker Spaniel compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and of the English Cocker Spaniel to other breeds:

    Chesapeake Bay Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Boerboel     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Hovawart     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Irish Wolfhound     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Chorkie     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Shiba Inu     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Puggle     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Skye Terrier     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Lakeland Terrier     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Doberman Pinscher     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Cockapoo     

    English Cocker Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    English Cocker Spaniel versus Bernedoodle     English Cocker Spaniel versus Alaskan Klee Kai     English Cocker Spaniel versus Toy Fox Terrier     English Cocker Spaniel versus Shiloh Shepherd     English Cocker Spaniel versus Mountain Cur     English Cocker Spaniel versus Toy Fox Terrier     English Cocker Spaniel versus American Bulldog     English Cocker Spaniel versus Irish Wolfhound     English Cocker Spaniel versus Briard     English Cocker Spaniel versus Chorkie     

    Conclusion: Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus English Cocker Spaniel. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the English Cocker Spaniel better suits you and your family.