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

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

Affectionate
Happy
Playful
Gentle
Loving
Reserved

Alert
Fearless
Loyal
Energetic
Intelligent
Obedient

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

Choose a Doberman Pinscher if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

England

Germany

spaniel

Rottweiler, German Pinscher, Weimaraner

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

1600s

1900s

Toy (AKC:1886)

Working (AKC:1908)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
Pied

Black
Brown
Red
Blue
Fawn

English Toy Spaniels have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Doberman Pinschers have short 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.

A Doberman Pinscher can have a litter of 10-12 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.

Doberman Pinschers 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

Cardiomyopathy
Bloat
Von Willebrand's Disease
Wobbler's Syndrome

Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia

Bone And Joint Problems
Eye Problems
Hepatitis

Blood Test
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

Cardiac
Dna For Vwd
Hips
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

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

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

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

Doberman Pinscher has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Doberman Pinschers 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.

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

English Toy Spaniel minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Doberman Pinscher drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

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

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

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

Doberman Pinscher 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.

Doberman Pinschers 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 Doberman Pinscher, 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 Doberman Pinschers 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 Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher 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
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 70-100 pound (32 - 45 kg) Doberman Pinscher 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.

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

The average cost of a Doberman Pinscher is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 Doberman Pinscher is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

Doberman Pinscher is highly intelligent and very trainable.

English Toy Spaniels 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.

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

Doberman Pinschers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Doberman Pinschers are not very stranger friendly.