A Detailed Comparison of the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed.

English Cocker Spaniel versus Samoyed

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English Cocker Spaniel Versus Samoyed: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed? 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 Samoyed 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 Samoyed.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed 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 Samoyed. 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 Samoyed.

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 Samoyed

English Cocker Spaniel versus Samoyed

English Cocker Spaniel versus Samoyed: Overview

A very important difference between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The English Cocker Spaniel is a small-sized dog while the Samoyed is a medium-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 Samoyed belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

English Cocker Spaniel versus Samoyed: Comparison Table

The table below compares the English Cocker Spaniel to the Samoyed 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 Samoyed
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Height 1 foot, 3 inches to 1 foot, 5 inches tall at the s 1 foot, 7 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 14 years 12 to 14 years
Weight 26 to 34 pounds 50 to 60 pounds
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 1/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 1/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 5/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 2/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 2/5
Intelligence 5/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 13.0 years
Average Price $1500 $2460
Price Range $1200 – $1800 $1500 – $3000
Temperament Score 93.3 percent 80.3 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • BAER Test
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • OFA/U of MO Adult Onset Neuropathy
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination, minimum age 1 year
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (X-L PRA) DNA Test
  • RD/OSD
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 55 61
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 18 33

    *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 Samoyed. 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 Samoyed is 71 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the English Cocker Spaniel is a better pet than the Samoyed. 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 Samoyed so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    English Cocker Spaniel versus Samoyed

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed

    Below is a list of where the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed are most different:

  • English Cocker Spaniels adapt well to apartment living. However, Samoyeds do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • The Similarities Between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed

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

  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed are very easy to train.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of English Cocker Spaniel versus Samoyed

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed.

    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, Samoyeds weigh 50 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Samoyeds are 1 foot, 7 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Temperament of the Samoyed Versus the English Cocker Spaniel

    The English Cocker Spaniel has a better temperament than the Samoyed.

    This is because the temperament score for the English Cocker Spaniel is 93.3 percent while the temperament score for the Samoyed is 80.3 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 93.3 percent, the English Cocker Spaniel has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 80.3 percent, the Samoyed has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed by measuring the temperaments of 75 English Cocker Spaniels and 294 Samoyeds.

    Price of English Cocker Spaniel versus Price of Samoyed

    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 Samoyed puppy is $2460. The price of the Samoyed typically ranges from $1500 – $3000. However, the price of a Samoyed can be as low as $800 and as high as $5500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 114 Samoyed puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Samoyed is more expensive than the English Cocker Spaniel.

    English Cocker Spaniel Samoyed
    Average Price $1500 $2460
    Price Range $1200 to $1800 $1500 to $3000

    The charts below show the price distribution for the English Cocker Spaniel and Samoyed. For different price points, the charts show how many English Cocker Spaniel puppies or how many Samoyed 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 English Cocker Spaniels. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Samoyeds

    A breakdown of the prices of Samoyeds

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the English Cocker Spaniel puppy or the Samoyed 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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    The Intelligence of the English Cocker Spaniel versus the Intelligence of the Samoyed

    English Cocker Spaniel Samoyed
    Intelligence Rank 18 out of 130 dog breeds 33 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 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 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 Samoyed has an obedience intelligence rank of 33 out of 130 dog breeds. The Samoyed belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Samoyeds tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The English Cocker Spaniel is more intelligent than the Samoyed.

    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.

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    The Popularity of English Cocker Spaniel versus Popularity of Samoyed

    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 English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the English Cocker Spaniel is more popular with dog owners than the Samoyed. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the English Cocker Spaniel is 55 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Samoyed is 61 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of English Cocker Spaniel

    Popularity of English Cocker Spaniel

    Popularity of Samoyed

    Popularity of Samoyed

    Year English Cocker Spaniel Popularity Rank Samoyed Popularity Rank
    2013 62 67
    2014 62 68
    2015 60 61
    2016 56 65
    2017 52 57
    2018 52 59
    2019 50 58
    2020 47 56

    Health Problems of English Cocker Spaniel versus Health Problems of Samoyed

    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 Samoyed 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 Samoyed is prone to the same number of genetic health problems as the English Cocker Spaniel.

    5 health tests are recommended for English Cocker Spaniel while 5 tests are recommended for the Samoyed.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in English Cocker Spaniels and in Samoyeds.

    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.

    Samoyed Health Problems

    Samoyeds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Samoyed 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 Samoyed puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Samoyed 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 Samoyeds for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination, minimum age 1 year
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (X-L PRA) DNA Test
  • RD/OSD
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Samoyeds here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in English Cocker Spaniels and Samoyeds

    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
  • 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 Samoyed Breed is Advanced Cardiac problems.

    This is because the Samoyed ranks 46 out of 71 dog breeds for Advanced Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 486 Samoyeds, 1 of them had Advanced Cardiac problems.

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

  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 46 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 50 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 98 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 100 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 103 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 110 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 123 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in English Cocker Spaniel and in Samoyed and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the English Cocker Spaniel and the Samoyed:

    Disease English Cocker Spaniel Rank Samoyed Rank
    Adult Onset Neuropathy problems 1 out of 2 dog breeds Not Common
    Baer Hearing Test problems 7 out of 21 dog breeds Not Common
    Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems 8 out of 32 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 27 out of 115 dog breeds 103 out of 115 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 65 out of 182 dog breeds 123 out of 182 dog breeds
    Patella problems 82 out of 145 dog breeds 98 out of 145 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 137 out of 144 dog breeds 100 out of 144 dog breeds
    Hips problems 155 out of 198 dog breeds 110 out of 198 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems Not Common 46 out of 71 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems Not Common 50 out of 159 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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: English Cocker Spaniel versus Samoyed

    English Cocker Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Samoyeds do not like to be left alone.

    Which one drools more, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Samoyed

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

    Samoyeds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Can English Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Samoyeds Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Samoyeds cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Do English Cocker Spaniels shed more than Samoyeds?

    English Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.

    Samoyeds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Samoyed?

    English Cocker Spaniels are moderately easy to groom.

    Samoyeds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Samoyed?

    English Cocker Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

    Samoyeds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Can English Cocker Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Samoyeds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    English Cocker Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Samoyeds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Is the English Cocker Spaniel Easier to Train than the Samoyed?

    English Cocker Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Samoyeds are fairly easy to train.

    Do English Cocker Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Samoyeds?

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

    Samoyeds bark and howl, but not very much.

    Wanderlust Potential: English Cocker Spaniel vs. Samoyed

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

    Samoyeds 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 Samoyed?

    English Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

    Samoyeds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Are English Cocker Spaniels good family dogs? What about Samoyeds?

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

    Samoyeds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are English Cocker Spaniels and Samoyeds?

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

    Samoyeds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Cocker Spaniel or the Samoyed?

    English Cocker Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Samoyeds get along very well with other dogs.

    Does the English Cocker Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Samoyed?

    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.

    Samoyeds 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.

    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 Samoyed vs Cavachon.
  • Norwich Terrier (81 percent match with English Cocker Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Samoyed vs Norwich Terrier.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Samoyed

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Samoyed 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 Samoyed:

  • English Setter (75 percent match with Samoyed). Here is our comparison of the English Cocker Spaniel vs English Setter.
  • Siberian Husky (75 percent match with Samoyed). Here is our comparison of the English Cocker Spaniel vs Siberian Husky.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    English Cocker Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Samoyed Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Samoyed versus American Water Spaniel     Samoyed versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Samoyed versus English Springer Spaniel     Samoyed versus Chinese Crested     Samoyed versus Bedlington Terrier     Samoyed versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Samoyed versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Samoyed versus Bich Poo     Samoyed versus Golden Retriever     Samoyed versus Tibetan Terrier     

    Conclusion: English Cocker Spaniel versus Samoyed. 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 Samoyed better suits you and your family.