Cocker Spaniel vs Rat Terrier
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Rat Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
Rat Terrier
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Rat Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
25 – 46 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
5 – 10 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
15 – 18 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
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
Rat Terrier
Low grooming
Small
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 Rat Terrier
The Rat Terrier is an American‑bred, small to medium, athletic farm and vermin dog. Intelligent and energetic, it thrives on training, exercise, and close family contact. With a short, low‑maintenance coat in many pied colors, it suits active homes and excels in various dog sports.
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