Calm
Companionable
Friendly
Cheerful
Devoted
Sociable

Affectionate
Friendly
Playful
Trainable
Faithful
Intelligent
Quiet

Sussex Spaniels are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

English Cocker Spaniels make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

England

England

field spaniel

land spaniel

Sporting (AKC:1884)
Gun Dogs (UKC)

Sporting (AKC:1945)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Hazel

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Brown

Sable
Black
Pied
Gray
Silver
Red
Brown

Sussex Spaniels have medium-length coats.

English Cocker Spaniels have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Sussex Spaniel can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An English Cocker Spaniel can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Sussex Spaniels are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

English Cocker Spaniels thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Sussex Spaniel has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

English Cocker Spaniel has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Sussex Spaniels are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

English Cocker Spaniels are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Sussex Spaniel dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

English Cocker Spaniels bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

While Sussex Spaniel dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

English Cocker Spaniel dogs may not be the best choice as guard dogs because they do not have a strong instinct to defend their territory.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Sussex Spaniel, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Cocker Spaniel, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Ideally, Sussex Spaniel should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

English Cocker Spaniel should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 35-45 pound (16 - 20 kg) Sussex Spaniel feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 28-34 pound (13 - 15 kg) English Cocker Spaniel feed 2.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Sussex Spaniel is somewhere $2.50 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of an English Cocker Spaniel is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Sussex Spaniel is between $74 - $84. This makes an average of $888 - $1008 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an English Cocker Spaniel is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Sussex Spaniel has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

English Cocker Spaniel is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Sussex Spaniels are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

English Cocker Spaniels make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Sussex Spaniels are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

English Cocker Spaniels are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Sussex Spaniels have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

English Cocker Spaniels are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Sussex Spaniels are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

English Cocker Spaniels are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.