Tibetan Spaniel vs Cocker Spaniel
Breed Compatibility
87% Compatible
Energy Level
Tibetan Spaniel: Calm0.4
Cocker Spaniel: Regular Exercise0.6
Very Compatible
Trainability
Tibetan Spaniel: Agreeable0.6
Cocker Spaniel: Eager to Please1.0
Moderately Compatible
Grooming Needs
Tibetan Spaniel: Weekly Brushing0.4
Cocker Spaniel: Daily Brushing0.8
Moderately Compatible
Cost Category
Moderate
Premium
Very Compatible
Compatibility with Others
Good with Children
Tibetan Spaniel5/5
Cocker Spaniel5/5
Good with Other Dogs
Tibetan Spaniel3/5
Cocker Spaniel5/5
Good with Strangers
Tibetan Spaniel4/5
Cocker Spaniel4/5
Living Requirements
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Health & Care Comparison
Tibetan Spaniel
Patellar Luxation: Kneecap displacement
Progressive Retinal Atrophy: Vision loss
Heart Murmurs: Cardiac abnormalities
Portosystemic Shunt: Liver condition
Cherry Eye: Third eyelid disorder
Entropion: Inward rolling eyelids
Cocker Spaniel
Progressive Retinal Atrophy: Vision loss
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation
Ear Infections: Chronic inflammation
Heart Disease: Cardiac concerns
Patellar Luxation: Knee problems
Glaucoma: Eye pressure issues
Pros & Cons Comparison
Tibetan Spaniel
Pros
Adaptable to various living situations
Low exercise requirements
Affectionate with family
Good watchdog capabilities
Cons
Can be stubborn during training
Moderate grooming needs
May be reserved with strangers
Prone to barking
Cocker Spaniel
Pros
Affectionate family companion
Good with children
Highly trainable
Moderate size
Sporting ability
Cons
Regular grooming required
Prone to ear infections
Can be vocal
Separation anxiety prone
Tibetan Spaniel Fun Fact
Known as 'Little Lions' in Tibet due to their practice of perching on monastery walls as lookouts.
Cocker Spaniel Fun Fact
The Cocker Spaniel was America's most popular breed for several years in the 1940s and 1950s.
Heritage & Purpose
Tibetan Spaniel
Origin:
Serving as companion and watchdog in Tibetan monasteries since ancient times, these alert dogs were valued for their keen vision and warning abilities in the Himalayan region.
Cocker Spaniel
Origin:
Developed in England during the 1800s for hunting woodcock and other game birds. These skilled retrievers excelled at flushing and recovering birds from dense undergrowth.
Special Considerations
Tibetan Spaniel
Regular grooming needed for double coat maintenance. Moderate exercise requirements and early socialization important. Watch for eye-related health issues.
Cocker Spaniel
Daily coat brushing essential to prevent matting. Regular ear cleaning needed to prevent infections. Moderate exercise requirements must be met consistently.
Shedding
SeasonalShedding
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