8 Breeds Similar to Cocker Spaniel

If you love the Cocker Spaniel, these breeds share the most traits in common โ€” from size and energy level to grooming and trainability.

Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniel

mediumSporting
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Ranked by how closely they match the Cocker Spaniel's key traits.

English Cocker Spaniel
1100% match

English Cocker Spaniel

mediumSporting
Same sizeSame groupSimilar energy+5 more

A merry, affectionate sporting dog with a silky coat and perpetually wagging tail. English Cocker Spaniels are compact, athletic, and love both field work and family time.

American Cocker Spaniel
2100% match

American Cocker Spaniel

mediumSporting
Same sizeSame groupSimilar energy+5 more

America's sweetheart sporting dog, with big soulful eyes and a luxurious silky coat. American Cockers are merry, gentle companions that adore children and make wonderful therapy dogs.

Keeshond
385% match

Keeshond

mediumNon-Sporting
Same sizeSimilar energySimilar trainability+4 more

A plush, fox-like spitz breed with distinctive "spectacles" markings around the eyes. Keeshonden are outgoing, affectionate family dogs known for their expressive faces and love of people.

Tibetan Terrier
485% match

Tibetan Terrier

mediumNon-Sporting
Same sizeSimilar energySimilar trainability+4 more

Not a true terrier but a Tibetan holy dog once kept as good luck charms in monasteries. Tibetan Terriers are affectionate, sensitive companions with snowshoe-like flat feet and a profuse, protective coat.

English Springer Spaniel
580% match

English Springer Spaniel

mediumSporting
Same sizeSame groupSimilar energy+3 more

A joyful, tireless sporting dog with soulful eyes and a wagging tail. English Springer Spaniels are eager to please, love the outdoors, and make wonderful active family companions.

Brittany
680% match

Brittany

mediumSporting
Same sizeSame groupSimilar energy+3 more

A versatile, energetic bird dog with a sweet disposition. Brittanys are quick, agile, and eager to please, making them excellent hunting companions and active family dogs.

Vizsla
780% match

Vizsla

mediumSporting
Same sizeSame groupSimilar energy+3 more

A sleek, athletic Hungarian pointer known as the 'Velcro dog' for its intense bond with its owner. Vizslas are gentle, affectionate, and need plenty of exercise and human companionship.

English Setter
880% match

English Setter

largeSporting
Same groupSimilar energySimilar trainability+4 more

An elegant, gentle sporting dog with a speckled "belton" coat and a natural love of the field. English Setters are mellow, sweet-tempered companions who thrive with active families.