Airedale Terrier vs Cocker Spaniel
Compare Airedale Terrier and Cocker Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Airedale Terrier
VS
Cocker Spaniel
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Airedale Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
56 – 61 cm
38 – 41 cm
Weight
18 – 29 kg
13 – 15 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
11 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Airedale Terrier
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Cocker Spaniel
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Airedale Terrier
The Airedale Terrier is the largest terrier, an athletic, wiry‑coated dog that sheds little but needs regular grooming. Bright, independent and energetic, it needs varied training and 1.5–2 hours of daily exercise. Loyal, playful and watchful, it makes a versatile family and working companion.
About Cocker Spaniel
Cheerful, medium‑sized gundog with a sturdy build, soft expression, and long silky ears. Bred to hunt woodcock, it loves sniffing, searching, and joining family activities. Sensitive and people‑oriented, it needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, and regular grooming to stay healthy and content.
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