Cairn Terrier vs Cocker Spaniel
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Cocker Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Cocker Spaniels.
Cairn Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
24-28 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Suriname
Origin Year
1900 AD
1800 AD
Cairn Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Cairn Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Cairn Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
None to Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Cairn Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Cairn Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Cairn Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Cairn Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Cairn Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Cairn Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
