Active
Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive
Fearless

Playful
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sweet
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

Decker Hunting Terriers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Crested Cockers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Smooth Fox and Rat Terrier

Chinese Crested and Cocker Spaniel

1970s

Unknown

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Blue
Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Pied
White
Brown

Black
Blue
Cream
White
Brown
Red
Silver

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

Crested Cockers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Decker Hunting Terrier can have a litter of 5-7 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.

A Crested Cocker can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Decker Hunting Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Crested Cockers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Conditions

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Demodectic Mange
Skin Allergies
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Deafness

BAER Testing
Skin Samples
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Eye and Ear Examination

Hearing
Orthopedic
Urine and Blood Analysis
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Ophthalmic

Decker Hunting Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Crested Cockers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Decker Hunting Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Crested Cockers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Decker Hunting Terrier, it's at least 10 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 Crested Cocker, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Decker Hunting Terriers 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.

In general most Crested Cockers 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.

The Decker Hunting Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 25-38 pound (11 - 17 kg) Decker Hunting Terrier feed 3 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 17-25 pound (8 - 11 kg) Crested Cocker feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Decker Hunting Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Crested Cocker is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Decker Hunting Terrier is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Crested Cocker is between $42 - $50. This makes an average of $504 - $600 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

Crested Cockers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Crested Cockers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Decker Hunting Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Decker Hunting Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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