Is an English Cocker Spaniel taller than a Shetland Sheepdog?
Yes. An English Cocker Spaniel is 2 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Shetland Sheepdog.
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Both heights are published listings, not a side-by-side measurement, so treat the gap as approximate.
Where these heights come from
An English Cocker Spaniel is commonly listed at 15.5 in (39 cm), the lower end of its male range. See all of English Cocker Spaniel’s listed heights.
A Shetland Sheepdog is commonly listed at 14.5 in (37 cm). See all of Shetland Sheepdog’s listed heights.
Both are measured at the shoulder. The drawing marks each measurement point.
More comparisons
English Cocker Spaniel
- English Cocker Spaniel vs Shiba Inu: A Shiba Inu is 0.5 cm (0.2 in) taller at the shoulder than an English Cocker Spaniel.
- English Cocker Spaniel vs Beagle: An English Cocker Spaniel is 0.9 cm (0.4 in) taller at the shoulder than a Beagle.
- English Cocker Spaniel vs Basset Hound: An English Cocker Spaniel is 6 cm (2.5 in) taller at the shoulder than a Basset Hound.
Shetland Sheepdog
- Shetland Sheepdog vs Beagle: A Beagle is 1.1 cm (0.4 in) taller at the shoulder than a Shetland Sheepdog.
- Shetland Sheepdog vs Shiba Inu: A Shiba Inu is 2.5 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Shetland Sheepdog.
- Shetland Sheepdog vs Basset Hound: A Shetland Sheepdog is 4 cm (1.5 in) taller at the shoulder than a Basset Hound.
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: Wikidata (English Cocker Spaniel), Wikidata (Shetland Sheepdog).
