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Name	English Cocker Spaniel	Rottweiler
Origins	England	Germany
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Group	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	52	8
Reviews	2	5
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Other Names	Cocker, Merry Cocker Woker	Rottie, Rott
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club
Price	$900-$1200	$1200-$2000

General Appearance - English Cocker Spaniel vs Rottweiler

Size	Medium	Large Giant
Weight	Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg)	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)
Height	Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)

Hair & Care - English Cocker Spaniel vs Rottweiler

Coat	Feathered	Dense
Colors	Blue Roan Liver Tan Golden Black	Mahogany Tan Rust Black
Grooming	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	English Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.	Rottweilers shed moderately.

Characteristics - English Cocker Spaniel vs Rottweiler

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Playful Trainable Faithful Intelligent Quiet	Alert Fearless Independent Loyal Courageous Good-natured Intelligent Protective
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	English Cocker Spaniels are easy to train.	Rottweilers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.	Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	English Cocker Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	English Cocker Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Rottweilers are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	English Cocker Spaniels are a social breed.	Rottweilers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	English Cocker Spaniels are good watchdogs.	Rottweilers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	English Cocker Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	Rottweilers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	High The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	English Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Rottweilers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.	Rottweilers tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	English Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Rottweilers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Rottweilers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	English Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Rottweilers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	English Cocker Spaniels do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Rottweilers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - English Cocker Spaniel vs Rottweiler

Stranger Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.	Rottweilers are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	Rottweilers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are cat-friendly dogs.	Rottweilers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Rottweilers are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	English Cocker Spaniels are usually friendly towards other pets.	Rottweilers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No English Cocker Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Rottweilers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - English Cocker Spaniel vs Rottweiler

Health Issues	The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cataracts Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Renal Failure	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteosarcoma Panosteitis Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	8-11 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	English Cocker Spaniels are high energy dogs.	Rottweilers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	English Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.	Rottweilers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	English Cocker Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	Rottweilers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The English Cocker Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	High The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - English Cocker Spaniel vs Rottweiler

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	8-12 puppies
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