Cocker Spaniel vs Scottish Terrier
Compare the Cocker Spaniel to the Scottish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cocker Spaniels and Scottish Terriers.
Cocker Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
24-28 Pounds
18-22 Pounds
Intelligence
Cocker Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Origin Country
Suriname
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
-55 BC
Cocker Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cocker Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cocker Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Cocker Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Cocker Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Cocker Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Cocker Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cocker Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Cocker Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Cocker Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Cocker Spaniel
Scottish Terrier
