Bedlington Terrier vs English Cocker Spaniel

Compare the Bedlington Terrier to the English Cocker Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bedlington Terriers and English Cocker Spaniels.

Bedlington Terrier vs English Cocker Spaniel
Bedlington Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Bedlington Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
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General Details
Bedlington Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-14 Years
Height
15-17 Inches
14-17 Inches
Weight
18-23 Pounds
26-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bedlington Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1782 AD
1860 AD
Temperament
Bedlington Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Bedlington Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
Bedlington Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bedlington Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Grooming Needs
Bedlington Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium to High
Shedding
None to Low
Medium to High
Dander
None to Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bedlington Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Bedlington Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Bedlington Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bedlington Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Average Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Bedlington Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Kidney issues
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Elbow dysplasia
Kidney failure
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bedlington Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Bedlington Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Breed Colors
Blue
Blue
Liver
Liver
Sandy
Sandy
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue Roan
Blue Roan
Golden
Golden
Liver
Liver
Orange and White
Orange and White
Orange Roan
Orange Roan
Red
Red
Sable
Sable
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