from the limited, compared to some, knowledge I have of working cockers V springers I would say (although there are always exceptions to the rules
) that Springers possibly have one extra 'mature gene' than cockers
With patience, a sense of humour & a love of their vivacity for life, either are just wonderful
I can't praise them highly enough & a rescue even more so
I know you're down south like me Mel but when you start to look, please don't discount the northern rescues (like NESSR ) just because of the distance ...they will rehome to where ever the right home might be
(have you looked on Dorset Dog Rescues FB page ...... the cocker X puppies
...don't look!
)