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

Curly Coated Retrievers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

England

United Kingdom

spaniel

Spaniels, St. John’s Water Dog, Retrieving Setters, Poodles

1600s

1700s

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
Pied

Black
Brown

English Toy Spaniels have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Curly Coated Retrievers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Curly

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.

A Curly Coated Retriever can have a litter of 9-14 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.

Entropion
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Glycogen Storage Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia

Entropion
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Alopecia

Blood Test
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

X-Rays
Eye Examination

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

Curly Coated Retrievers are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Curly Coated Retrievers need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

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

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.

Curly Coated Retrievers 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 Curly Coated Retriever, it's at least 14 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 Curly Coated Retrievers 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.

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

The Curly Coated Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

In general Curly Coated Retriever should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
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 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Curly Coated Retriever feed 3.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an English Toy Spaniel is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Curly Coated Retriever is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 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 a Curly Coated Retriever is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Curly Coated Retrievers are not dog-friendly.

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

Curly Coated Retrievers are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

The Curly Coated Retriever is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.