Boston Terrier vs Cocker Spaniel
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Cocker Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Cocker Spaniels.
Boston Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
24-28 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Origin Country
United States
Suriname
Origin Year
1870 AD
1800 AD
Boston Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Boston Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Boston Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Boston Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boston Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Boston Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Boston Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Boston Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Boston Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
