English Toy Spaniel has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

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

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

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

Affectionate
Happy
Playful
Gentle
Loving
Reserved

Alert
Courageous
Loyal
Intelligent
Companionable
Outright
Tempered
Spirited

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

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

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

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

England

Australia

spaniel

Terriers, Tasmanian Dog

1600s

1800s

Toy (AKC:1886)

Terrier (AKC:1960 & UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Pied

Red
Blue
Cream

English Toy Spaniels have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Australian Terriers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

An English Toy Spaniel can have a litter of 10-14 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.

An Australian Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 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.

English Toy Spaniels are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Australian Terriers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Entropion
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia

None

Blood Test
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

Blood Test
X-Rays

English Toy Spaniels have low energy levels, ideal for a relaxed lifestyle.

Australian Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

English Toy Spaniel has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Australian Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

English Toy Spaniels require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Australian Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

English Toy Spaniels require significant sleep and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with daytime naps.

Australian Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

The English Toy Spaniel is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

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

While English Toy Spaniel dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Australian 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 Toy Spaniels 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.

Australian 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Toy Spaniel, 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 Australian Terrier, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most English Toy Spaniels 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 Australian Terriers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Australian Terrier 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-14 pound (4 - 6 kg) English Toy Spaniel feed 0.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Australian Terrier feed 1 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 an English Toy Spaniel is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an Australian Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of an English Toy Spaniel is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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 an Australian Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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.

English Toy Spaniels are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Australian Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

English Toy Spaniels have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Australian Terriers are adaptable and resilient, making them ideal for those seeking a less sensitive pet.

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

Australian Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

English Toy Spaniels have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

Australian Terriers are not cat friendly.

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

Australian Terriers are not dog-friendly.

English Toy Spaniels are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

English Toy Spaniels have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Australian Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

English Toy Spaniels are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Australian Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.