Active
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Easygoing

Alert
Independent
Selfish
Controlled
Calm
Protective
Sensitive

Silky Cockers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Kangals shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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

Choose a Kangal if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Maltese and American Cocker Spaniel

Mastiff-type

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

Unknown

Ancient Times

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Red
Cream
Brown

Gray
Fawn
Sable

Silky Cockers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Kangals have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Silky Cocker 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 Kangal 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.

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

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

Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Skin Problems
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Obesity

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Entropion
Ectropion
Corneal Erosion
Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Dental Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Shaker Dog Syndrome

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia

X-Rays
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Eye examination
Blood Tests

OFA
CERF
Yearly Physical Examination

Silky Cocker has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Kangal is an antisocial breed that prefers solitude and may not be suitable for social households.

Silky Cockers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Kangals have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

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

Walk, Playing

Walk

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Silky Cocker, it's at least 7 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 Kangal, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Silky Cockers 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 Kangals usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Kangal 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 14-18 pound (6 - 8 kg) Silky Cocker 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 110-150 pound (50 - 68 kg) Kangal feed 4 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 Silky Cocker is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Kangal is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Silky Cocker 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 Kangal is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

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.

Silky Cockers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Kangal is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Silky Cockers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Silky Cockers are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Silky Cockers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Kangals are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Kangals are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Silky Cockers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

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

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