American Cocker Spaniel vs Kerry Blue Terrier
Compare American Cocker Spaniel and Kerry Blue Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
American Cocker Spaniel
VS
Kerry Blue Terrier
Comparison table
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Characteristic
American Cocker Spaniel
Kerry Blue Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
35 – 38 cm
44 – 50 cm
Weight
10 – 14 kg
14 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
4/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
American Cocker Spaniel
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Kerry Blue Terrier
High energy
Protective
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About American Cocker Spaniel
American Cocker Spaniel: a small, sturdy gundog with a silky coat and large, expressive eyes. Cheerful, affectionate, and people‑oriented, it suits active families. Needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, gentle positive training, and regular, thorough grooming and ear care.
About Kerry Blue Terrier
Medium, athletic Irish terrier with a proud outline and curly blue coat that matures from black. Lively, intelligent, and strongly bonded to family, it needs daily mental and physical exercise. Low‑shedding but high‑grooming, with bold, watchful, sometimes dog‑assertive temperament.
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