Cocker Spaniel vs Tenterfield Terrier
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Tenterfield Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
Tenterfield Terrier
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Tenterfield Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
26 – 31 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
4 – 5 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
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
Tenterfield Terrier
Great with kids
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 Tenterfield Terrier
The Tenterfield Terrier is a small, robust Australian terrier, bred as a vermin hunter and farm companion. Lively, affectionate, and alert, it suits active homes. It has a smooth, low‑maintenance coat, moderate shedding, and often lives 14–16 years with good care.
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