English Cocker Spaniel tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Pharaoh Hound has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Affectionate
Friendly
Playful
Trainable
Faithful
Intelligent
Quiet

Active
Intelligent
Sociable
Affectionate
Playful
Trainable

English Cocker Spaniels are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Pharaoh Hounds shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Pharaoh Hounds aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

England

Malta

land spaniel

tesem

1800s

3000 BC

Sporting (AKC:1945)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Hound (AKC:1983)
Sighthound and Pariah (UKC)

Brown

Amber

Black
Brown

Isabella

Sable
Black
Pied
Gray
Silver
Red
Brown

Red
Fawn

English Cocker Spaniels have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Pharaoh Hounds have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

While the English Cocker Spaniel breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Pharaoh Hound is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

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

Pharaoh Hounds are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

English Cocker Spaniels require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Pharaoh Hounds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Pharaoh Hounds are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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.

Pharaoh Hound dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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.

Pharaoh Hound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pharaoh Hound, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most English Cocker Spaniels usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Pharaoh Hounds usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The English Cocker Spaniel requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Pharaoh Hound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 45-55 pound (20 - 25 kg) Pharaoh Hound feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

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

English Cocker Spaniels make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Pharaoh Hounds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Pharaoh Hounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

English Cocker Spaniels are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Pharaoh Hounds are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

English Cocker Spaniels are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Pharaoh Hounds are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

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