English Toy Terrier
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
English Toy Terrier vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare English Toy Terrier and Dutch Kooikerhondje side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
English Toy Terrier
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
English Toy Terrier
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About English Toy Terrier
Small, elegant black-and-tan toy terrier with a fine but athletic build and low‑maintenance short coat. Loyal and people-focused, often bonding closely with one person. Lively, intelligent and sensitive, needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and protection from temperature extremes.
About Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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