Affectionate
Happy
Playful
Gentle
Loving
Reserved

Dignified
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Reliable
Kind
Faithful
Vigilant
Trustworthy
Willing

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

Golden Akita Retrievers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

England

United States

spaniel

Golden Retriever, Akita

1600s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Pied

White
Red
Brown
Black

English Toy Spaniels have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Golden Akita Retrievers have medium-length coats.

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 Golden Akita Retriever can have a litter of 5-10 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.

Golden Akita Retrievers 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

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Aortic Stenosis

Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Skin Allergies
Hypothyroidism

Blood Test
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

Physical Examination
Radiographs

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

Golden Akita Retriever has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Golden Akita Retrievers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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.

Golden Akita 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 Golden Akita Retriever, 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 Golden Akita Retrievers usually need at least 120 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.

Golden Akita Retriever 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

Pin Brush
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 75-100 pound (34 - 45 kg) Golden Akita Retriever 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 Golden Akita Retriever 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 Golden Akita Retriever is between $55 - $63. This makes an average of $660 - $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.

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

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

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

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

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

Golden Akita Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Golden Akita Retrievers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Golden Akita Retrievers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Golden Akita Retrievers 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.

Golden Akita Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.