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Quick Links: Table of Contents
- English Cocker Spaniel Versus Japanese Spitz: Introduction
- English Cocker Spaniel versus Japanese Spitz: Overview
- English Cocker Spaniel versus Japanese Spitz: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Japanese Spitz
- The Similarities Between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Japanese Spitz
- Size (Weight and Height) of English Cocker Spaniel versus Japanese Spitz
- Price of English Cocker Spaniel versus Price of Japanese Spitz
- Tolerates Being Alone: English Cocker Spaniel versus Japanese Spitz
- Which one drools more, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Japanese Spitz
- Can English Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Do English Cocker Spaniels shed more than Japanese Spitzs?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Japanese Spitz?
- Can English Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Is the English Cocker Spaniel Easier to Train than the Japanese Spitz?
- Do English Cocker Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Japanese Spitzs?
- Wanderlust Potential: English Cocker Spaniel vs. Japanese Spitz
- Are English Cocker Spaniels good family dogs? What about Japanese Spitzs?
- How Kid-friendly are English Cocker Spaniels and Japanese Spitzs?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Japanese Spitz?
- Does the English Cocker Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Japanese Spitz?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the English Cocker Spaniel
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Japanese Spitz
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: English Cocker Spaniel versus Japanese Spitz. Which One is a Better Pet?
English Cocker Spaniel Versus Japanese Spitz: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the English Cocker Spaniel and the Japanese Spitz? 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 English Cocker Spaniel and the Japanese Spitz 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 English Cocker Spaniel and the Japanese Spitz.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the English Cocker Spaniel and the Japanese Spitz 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 English Cocker Spaniel and for the Japanese Spitz. 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 English Cocker Spaniel and the Japanese Spitz.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the English Cocker Spaniel or the Japanese Spitz
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English Cocker Spaniel versus Japanese Spitz: Overview
Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Japanese Spitz are similar in size. The English Cocker Spaniel and the Japanese Spitz are both small-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the English 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.
On the other hand, the Japanese Spitz belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
English Cocker Spaniel versus Japanese Spitz: Comparison Table
The table below compares the English Cocker Spaniel to the Japanese Spitz 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 | English Cocker Spaniel | Japanese Spitz |
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Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Height | 1 foot, 3 inches to 1 foot, 5 inches tall at the s | 10 to 16 inches |
Life Span | 12 to 14 years | 10 to 16 years |
Weight | 26 to 34 pounds | 11 to 20 pounds |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
General Health | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Easy To Train | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 1/5 | 4/5 |
Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 4/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 13.0 years |
Average Price | $1500 | $1600 |
Price Range | $1200 – $1800 | $1500 – $2000 |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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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 English Cocker Spaniel 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 Japanese Spitz. 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 English Cocker Spaniel is 82 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Japanese Spitz is 90 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Japanese Spitz is a better pet than the English Cocker Spaniel. So, you should get the Japanese Spitz!
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 English Cocker Spaniel and the Japanese Spitz so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
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The Most Remarkable Differences Between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Japanese Spitz
Below is a list of where the English Cocker Spaniel and the Japanese Spitz are most different:
The Similarities Between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Japanese Spitz
The English Cocker Spaniel and the Japanese Spitz are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the English Cocker Spaniel and the Japanese Spitz are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of English Cocker Spaniel versus Japanese Spitz
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Japanese Spitz.
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.
On the other hand, Japanese Spitzs weigh 11 to 20 pounds when fully grown. Japanese Spitzs are 10 to 16 inches when fully grown.
Price of English Cocker Spaniel versus Price of Japanese Spitz
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 reviewing the prices of 90 English Cocker Spaniel puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Japanese Spitz puppy is $1600. The price of the Japanese Spitz typically ranges from $1500 – $2000. However, the price of a Japanese Spitz can be as low as $800 and as high as $2200. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 5 Japanese Spitz puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Japanese Spitz is more expensive than the English Cocker Spaniel.
English Cocker Spaniel | Japanese Spitz | |
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Average Price | $1500 | $1600 |
Price Range | $1200 to $1800 | $1500 to $2000 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the English Cocker Spaniel and Japanese Spitz. For different price points, the charts show how many English Cocker Spaniel puppies or how many Japanese Spitz puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
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A breakdown of the prices of English Cocker Spaniels. The typical price range is shaded Green.
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A breakdown of the prices of Japanese Spitzs
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the English Cocker Spaniel puppy or the Japanese Spitz 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.
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Tolerates Being Alone: English Cocker Spaniel versus Japanese Spitz
English Cocker Spaniels do not like to be left alone.
Japanese Spitzs do not like to be left alone.
Which one drools more, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Japanese Spitz
English Cocker Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.
Japanese Spitzs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Can English Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather?
English Cocker Spaniels can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Japanese Spitzs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Do English Cocker Spaniels shed more than Japanese Spitzs?
English Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.
Japanese Spitzs shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Japanese Spitz?
English Cocker Spaniels are moderately easy to groom.
Japanese Spitzs are very easy to groom.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Japanese Spitz?
English Cocker Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.
Japanese Spitzs are very good for new dog owners.
Can English Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Japanese Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather?
English Cocker Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.
Japanese Spitzs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Is the English Cocker Spaniel Easier to Train than the Japanese Spitz?
English Cocker Spaniels are very easy to train.
Japanese Spitzs are very easy to train.
Do English Cocker Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Japanese Spitzs?
English Cocker Spaniels are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Japanese Spitzs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Wanderlust Potential: English Cocker Spaniel vs. Japanese Spitz
English Cocker Spaniels have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Japanese Spitzs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Is the English Cocker Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Japanese Spitz?
English Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.
Japanese Spitzs adapt very well to apartment living.
Are English Cocker Spaniels good family dogs? What about Japanese Spitzs?
English Cocker Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Japanese Spitzs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are English Cocker Spaniels and Japanese Spitzs?
English Cocker Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Japanese Spitzs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Japanese Spitz?
English Cocker Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.
Japanese Spitzs get along very well with other dogs.
Does the English Cocker Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Japanese Spitz?
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.
Japanese Spitzs 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.
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:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Japanese Spitz
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Japanese Spitz 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 Japanese Spitz:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the English Cocker Spaniel and how the Japanese Spitz compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the English Cocker Spaniel and of the Japanese Spitz to other breeds:
English Cocker Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds
English Cocker Spaniel versus German Wirehaired Pointer English Cocker Spaniel versus Alaskan Malamute English Cocker Spaniel versus German Shorthaired Pointer English Cocker Spaniel versus Lancashire Heeler English Cocker Spaniel versus Bearded Collie English Cocker Spaniel versus Field Spaniel English Cocker Spaniel versus Dutch Shepherd English Cocker Spaniel versus Harrier English Cocker Spaniel versus Frenchton English Cocker Spaniel versus Dogo Argentino
Japanese Spitz Versus Other Dog Breeds
Japanese Spitz versus Bich Poo Japanese Spitz versus Newfoundland Japanese Spitz versus Catahoula Bulldog Japanese Spitz versus Shih Tzu Japanese Spitz versus Norwich Terrier Japanese Spitz versus German Pinscher Japanese Spitz versus Cocker Spaniel Japanese Spitz versus Havanese Japanese Spitz versus Brittany Japanese Spitz versus Bull Terrier
Conclusion: English Cocker Spaniel versus Japanese Spitz. 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 English Cocker Spaniel and the Japanese Spitz better suits you and your family.