Breed comparison
English Cocker Spaniel vs Field Spaniel
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Field Spaniel5Affection with family5
5Good with young children5
5Good with other dogs4
4Openness to strangers4
3Playfulness3
3Energy level3
4Trainability5
4Mental stimulation needs3
4Adaptability4
3Watchdog / protective3
3Barking3
3Shedding3
3Coat grooming2
2Drooling2
The biggest differences
These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level, adaptability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the English Cocker Spaniel if you have other dogs. Pick the Field Spaniel if you want a dog that is easier to train.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.