Cocker Spaniel vs Norfolk Terrier
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Norfolk Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
Norfolk Terrier
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Norfolk Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
5 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Cocker Spaniel
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Norfolk Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
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.
About Norfolk Terrier
The Norfolk Terrier is a small, sturdy working terrier with drop ears and a harsh, low‑shedding coat. Friendly, alert, and confident, it suits families and other dogs when well socialised. Adaptable to flats or houses, it needs daily walks, training, and regular grooming.
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