Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Chorkie Versus Cocker Spaniel: Introduction
- Chorkie versus Cocker Spaniel: Overview
- Chorkie versus Cocker Spaniel: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the Cocker Spaniel
- The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the Cocker Spaniel
- Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus Cocker Spaniel
- Price of Chorkie versus Price of Cocker Spaniel
- Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus Cocker Spaniel
- Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the Cocker Spaniel
- Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Do Chorkies shed more than Cocker Spaniels?
- Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Cocker Spaniel?
- Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. Cocker Spaniel
- How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and Cocker Spaniels?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chorkie or the Cocker Spaniel?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the Cocker Spaniel?
- Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the Cocker Spaniel?
- Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about Cocker Spaniels?
- Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about Cocker Spaniels?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chorkie
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cocker Spaniel
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Chorkie versus Cocker Spaniel. Which One is a Better Pet?
Chorkie Versus Cocker Spaniel: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chorkie and the 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 Chorkie and the 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 Chorkie and the Cocker Spaniel.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chorkie and the 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 Chorkie and for the 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 Chorkie and the 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 Chorkie or the Cocker Spaniel
Chorkie versus Cocker Spaniel: Overview
A very important difference between the Chorkie and the Cocker Spaniel is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chorkie is a tiny-sized dog while the Cocker Spaniel is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Chorkie belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
On the other hand, the Cocker Spaniel belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs 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.
Chorkie versus Cocker Spaniel: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Chorkie to the 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 | Chorkie | Cocker Spaniel |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Height | 6 to 9 inches | 1 foot, 2 inches to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the s |
| Weight | 8 to 15 pounds | 24 to 28 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | $990 | $1760 |
| Price Range | $550 – $1200 | $1200 – $2000 |
| Temperament Score | 82.0 percent | |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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*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 Chorkie 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 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 Chorkie is 79 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Cocker Spaniel is 77 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chorkie is a better pet than the Cocker Spaniel. So, you should get the Chorkie!
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 Chorkie and the Cocker Spaniel so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the Cocker Spaniel
Below is a list of where the Chorkie and the Cocker Spaniel are most different:
The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the Cocker Spaniel
The Chorkie and the Cocker Spaniel are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chorkie and the Cocker Spaniel are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus Cocker Spaniel
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chorkie and the Cocker Spaniel.
Chorkies weigh 8 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Chorkies are 6 to 9 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Cocker Spaniels weigh 24 to 28 pounds when fully grown. Cocker Spaniels are 1 foot, 2 inches to 1 foot, 3 inches tall at the s when fully grown.
Price of Chorkie versus Price of Cocker Spaniel
The average price of the Chorkie puppy is $990. The price of the Chorkie typically ranges from $550 – $1200. However, the price of a Chorkie can be as low as $200 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 162 Chorkie puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Cocker Spaniel puppy is $1760. The price of the Cocker Spaniel typically ranges from $1200 – $2000. However, the price of a Cocker Spaniel can be as low as $700 and as high as $4125. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 297 Cocker Spaniel puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Cocker Spaniel is more expensive than the Chorkie.
| Chorkie | Cocker Spaniel | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $990 | $1760 |
| Price Range | $550 to $1200 | $1200 to $2000 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Chorkie and Cocker Spaniel. For different price points, the charts show how many Chorkie puppies or how many Cocker Spaniel puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Chorkies. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Cocker Spaniels
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chorkie puppy or the 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.
Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus Cocker Spaniel
Chorkies do not like to be left alone.
Cocker Spaniels do not like to be left alone.
Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?
Chorkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Cocker Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.
Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the Cocker Spaniel
Chorkies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Cocker Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.
Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?
Chorkies cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Cocker Spaniels can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Do Chorkies shed more than Cocker Spaniels?
Chorkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.
Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Cocker Spaniel?
Chorkies have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
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.
Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. Cocker Spaniel
Chorkies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Cocker Spaniels have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and Cocker Spaniels?
Chorkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Cocker Spaniels get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chorkie or the Cocker Spaniel?
Chorkies get along fairly well with other dogs.
Cocker Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the Cocker Spaniel?
Chorkies are moderately easy to groom.
Cocker Spaniels require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the Cocker Spaniel?
Chorkies are fairly easy to train.
Cocker Spaniels are very easy to train.
Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about Cocker Spaniels?
Chorkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Cocker Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about Cocker Spaniels?
Chorkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Cocker Spaniels bark and howl, but not very much.
Is the Chorkie Better for Apartment Owners than the Cocker Spaniel?
Chorkies adapt very well to apartment living.
Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chorkie or the Cocker Spaniel?
Chorkies are very good for new dog owners.
Cocker Spaniels are OK for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chorkie
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chorkie 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 Chorkie:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cocker Spaniel
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the 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 Cocker Spaniel:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Chorkie and how the Cocker Spaniel compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chorkie and of the Cocker Spaniel to other breeds:
Chorkie Versus Other Dog Breeds
Chorkie versus Fila Brasileiro Chorkie versus Doberman Pinscher Chorkie versus Bedlington Terrier Chorkie versus Golden Cocker Retriever Chorkie versus Kooikerhondje Chorkie versus Brussels Griffon Chorkie versus Norwich Terrier Chorkie versus Schipperke Chorkie versus Bich Poo
Cocker Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds
Cocker Spaniel versus Sloughi Cocker Spaniel versus Afador Cocker Spaniel versus Braque du Bourbonnais Cocker Spaniel versus Keeshond Cocker Spaniel versus Rottweiler Cocker Spaniel versus Estrela Mountain Dog Cocker Spaniel versus German Shorthaired Pointer Cocker Spaniel versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Cocker Spaniel versus American Bulldog Cocker Spaniel versus Labrador Retriever
Conclusion: Chorkie versus 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 Chorkie and the Cocker Spaniel better suits you and your family.