Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Inquisitive
Trainable
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable
Quiet
Faithful

Loyal
Affectionate

Cocker Griffons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Dockers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Cocker Griffons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

United States

United States

Brussels Griffon, Cocker Spaniel

Dachshund and Cocker Spaniel

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Not recognized by any clubs.

Unknown

1999

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Cream
Black
Red

Black
Brown
White
Cream

Wavy

Straight

A Cocker Griffon can have a litter of 6-8 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.

A Docker 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.

Cocker Griffons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Dockers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Color Dilution Alopecia
Acanthosis Nigricans

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts

Entropion
Ectropion
Lip Fold Pyoderma
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

X-Rays
Urinalysis
Eye Tests
Complete Physical Examination
Blood Tests and Blood Count

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound

Cocker Griffons are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Dockers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

The Docker is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Fetch, Go on Vacation, Run, Catch treats, Play, Fish, Chase, High Five, Hide & Seek, Brushing, Walk, Playing fetch

Playing fetch, Wañking, Chase, Fetch, Catch treats, Walk, Tug-of-war, Chasing, Walking, Sniffing, Dog Parks, Cuddling, Bath time, Napping, Running, Hike

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cocker Griffon, 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 Docker, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Cocker Griffons require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Docker requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Cocker Griffon 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

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 16-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) Cocker Griffon feed 1 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 25-30 pound (11 - 14 kg) Docker 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.

The average cost of a Cocker Griffon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Docker is somewhere $2.10 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cocker Griffon is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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 a Docker is between $63 - $84. This makes an average of $756 - $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.

Cocker Griffons are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Docker is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

Cocker Griffons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Dockers are not cat friendly.

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

Dockers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Dockers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Cocker Griffons are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Dockers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.