Bedlington Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

English Cocker Spaniel tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Bedlington Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the English Cocker Spaniel is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Affectionate
Energetic
Playful
Intelligent
Devoted
Loyal
Reliable

Affectionate
Friendly
Playful
Trainable
Faithful
Intelligent
Quiet

Bedlington Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

English Cocker Spaniels are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Bedlington Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

English Cocker Spaniels make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

England

England

terrier

land spaniel

Terrier (AKC:1886 & UKC)

Sporting (AKC:1945)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Blue
Sable
Brown

Sable
Black
Pied
Gray
Silver
Red
Brown

Bedlington Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

English Cocker Spaniels have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Curly

Wavy

A Bedlington Terrier can have a litter of 14-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An English Cocker Spaniel can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Bedlington Terriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

English Cocker Spaniels are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Bedlington Terriers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

English Cocker Spaniels thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Bedlington Terriers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

English Cocker Spaniels require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Bedlington Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

English Cocker Spaniels are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Bedlington Terrier dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

English Cocker Spaniels bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Bedlington Terrier dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

English Cocker Spaniel dogs may not be the best choice as guard dogs because they do not have a strong instinct to defend their territory.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bedlington Terrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Cocker Spaniel, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bedlington Terriers usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most English Cocker Spaniels usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Bedlington Terriers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The English Cocker Spaniel requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Ideally, Bedlington Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

English Cocker Spaniel should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 17-23 pound (8 - 10 kg) Bedlington Terrier feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 28-34 pound (13 - 15 kg) English Cocker Spaniel feed 2.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

Bedlington Terriers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

English Cocker Spaniel is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Bedlington Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The Bedlington Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

English Cocker Spaniels make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Bedlington Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

English Cocker Spaniels make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Bedlington Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

English Cocker Spaniels are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Bedlington Terriers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

English Cocker Spaniels are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Bedlington Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

English Cocker Spaniels are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Bedlington Terriers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

English Cocker Spaniels are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.