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- English Cocker Spaniel Versus Lancashire Heeler: Introduction
- English Cocker Spaniel versus Lancashire Heeler: Overview
- English Cocker Spaniel versus Lancashire Heeler: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Lancashire Heeler
- The Similarities Between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Lancashire Heeler
- Size (Weight and Height) of English Cocker Spaniel versus Lancashire Heeler
- Price of English Cocker Spaniel versus Price of Lancashire Heeler
- Adopting the English Cocker Spaniel versus Adopting the Lancashire Heeler
- Health Problems of English Cocker Spaniel versus Health Problems of Lancashire Heeler
- Tolerates Being Alone: English Cocker Spaniel versus Lancashire Heeler
- Which one drools more, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Lancashire Heeler
- Can English Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Do English Cocker Spaniels shed more than Lancashire Heelers?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Lancashire Heeler?
- Can English Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Is the English Cocker Spaniel Easier to Train than the Lancashire Heeler?
- Do English Cocker Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Lancashire Heelers?
- Wanderlust Potential: English Cocker Spaniel vs. Lancashire Heeler
- Are English Cocker Spaniels good family dogs? What about Lancashire Heelers?
- How Kid-friendly are English Cocker Spaniels and Lancashire Heelers?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Lancashire Heeler?
- Does the English Cocker Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Lancashire Heeler?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the English Cocker Spaniel
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Lancashire Heeler
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: English Cocker Spaniel versus Lancashire Heeler. Which One is a Better Pet?
English Cocker Spaniel Versus Lancashire Heeler: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the English Cocker Spaniel and the Lancashire Heeler? 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 Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the English Cocker Spaniel and the Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler. 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 Lancashire Heeler.
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 Lancashire Heeler
English Cocker Spaniel versus Lancashire Heeler: Overview
A very important difference between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Lancashire Heeler is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The English Cocker Spaniel is a small-sized dog while the Lancashire Heeler is a tiny-sized dog.
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 Lancashire Heeler belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
English Cocker Spaniel versus Lancashire Heeler: Comparison Table
The table below compares the English Cocker Spaniel to the Lancashire Heeler 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 | Lancashire Heeler |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Height | 1 foot, 3 inches to 1 foot, 5 inches tall at the s | 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Life Span | 12 to 14 years | 9 to 14 years |
| Weight | 26 to 34 pounds | 13 to 15 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 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 11.5 years |
| Average Price | $1500 | $200 |
| Price Range | $1200 – $1800 | $200 – $200 |
| 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 Lancashire Heeler. 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 Lancashire Heeler is 78 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the English Cocker Spaniel is a better pet than the Lancashire Heeler. 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 English Cocker Spaniel and the Lancashire Heeler so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Lancashire Heeler
Below is a list of where the English Cocker Spaniel and the Lancashire Heeler are most different:
The Similarities Between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Lancashire Heeler
The English Cocker Spaniel and the Lancashire Heeler are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the English Cocker Spaniel and the Lancashire Heeler are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of English Cocker Spaniel versus Lancashire Heeler
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Lancashire Heeler.
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, Lancashire Heelers weigh 13 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Lancashire Heelers are 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of English Cocker Spaniel versus Price of Lancashire Heeler
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 Lancashire Heeler puppy is $200. The price of the Lancashire Heeler typically ranges from $200 – $200. However, the price of a Lancashire Heeler can be as low as $200 and as high as $200. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 4 Lancashire Heeler puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The English Cocker Spaniel is more expensive than the Lancashire Heeler.
| English Cocker Spaniel | Lancashire Heeler | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1500 | $200 |
| Price Range | $1200 to $1800 | $200 to $200 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the English Cocker Spaniel and Lancashire Heeler. For different price points, the charts show how many English Cocker Spaniel puppies or how many Lancashire Heeler puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of English Cocker Spaniels. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Lancashire Heelers
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the English Cocker Spaniel puppy or the Lancashire Heeler 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 English Cocker Spaniel versus Adopting the Lancashire Heeler
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many English Cocker Spaniels and many Lancashire Heelers 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 English Cocker Spaniel named Rascal that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable English Cocker Spaniels like Rascal on pefinder.com.
Also, like English Cocker Spaniels, Lancashire Heelers are also available for adoption. For example, Red Buttons is a Male Lancashire Heeler that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Lancashire Heelers like Red Buttons that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Also Blue, an adorable Male Lancashire Heeler on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more English Cocker Spaniels and Lancashire Heelers that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Health Problems of English Cocker Spaniel versus Health Problems of Lancashire Heeler
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 English Cocker Spaniel and the Lancashire Heeler 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 English Cocker Spaniel is prone to more genetic health problems than the Lancashire Heeler.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the English Cocker Spaniel than for the Lancashire Heeler.
5 health tests are recommended for English Cocker Spaniel while 3 tests are recommended for the Lancashire Heeler.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in English Cocker Spaniels and in Lancashire Heelers.
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:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for English Cocker Spaniels here.
Lancashire Heeler Health Problems
Lancashire Heelers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heelers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Lancashire Heelers here.
Tolerates Being Alone: English Cocker Spaniel versus Lancashire Heeler
English Cocker Spaniels do not like to be left alone.
Lancashire Heelers can be left alone only for a short time.
Which one drools more, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Lancashire Heeler
English Cocker Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.
Lancashire Heelers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Can English Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Hot Weather?
English Cocker Spaniels can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Lancashire Heelers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Do English Cocker Spaniels shed more than Lancashire Heelers?
English Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.
Lancashire Heelers shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Lancashire Heeler?
English Cocker Spaniels are moderately easy to groom.
Lancashire Heelers are very easy to groom.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Lancashire Heeler?
English Cocker Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.
Lancashire Heelers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Can English Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Cold Weather?
English Cocker Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.
Lancashire Heelers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Is the English Cocker Spaniel Easier to Train than the Lancashire Heeler?
English Cocker Spaniels are very easy to train.
Lancashire Heelers are fairly easy to train.
Do English Cocker Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Lancashire Heelers?
English Cocker Spaniels are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Lancashire Heelers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Wanderlust Potential: English Cocker Spaniel vs. Lancashire Heeler
English Cocker Spaniels have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Lancashire Heelers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Is the English Cocker Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Lancashire Heeler?
English Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.
Lancashire Heelers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Are English Cocker Spaniels good family dogs? What about Lancashire Heelers?
English Cocker Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Lancashire Heelers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are English Cocker Spaniels and Lancashire Heelers?
English Cocker Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Lancashire Heelers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Lancashire Heeler?
English Cocker Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.
Lancashire Heelers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Does the English Cocker Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Lancashire Heeler?
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.
Lancashire Heelers 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 Lancashire Heeler
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Lancashire Heeler 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 Lancashire Heeler:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the English Cocker Spaniel and how the Lancashire Heeler compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the English Cocker Spaniel and of the Lancashire Heeler to other breeds:
English Cocker Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Lancashire Heeler Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Conclusion: English Cocker Spaniel versus Lancashire Heeler. 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 Lancashire Heeler better suits you and your family.