Affectionate
Happy
Playful
Gentle
Loving
Reserved

Clownish
Intelligent
Patient
Independent
Loyal
Protective
Brave
Fearless
Self-Confident
Faithful
Dependable

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

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

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

Choose a Kuvasz 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

Tibet

spaniel

shepherding dog

1600s

1300s

Toy (AKC:1886)

Working (AKC:1931)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Pied

White

English Toy Spaniels have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Kuvaszs have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

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 Kuvasz 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 highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Kuvaszs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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.

Kuvaszs 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
Congenital Heart Defect

Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia

Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Blood Test
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

Hip
Heart
Skeletal
X-Rays
Physical Examination

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

Kuvaszs' 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.

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

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

Kuvaszs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Kuvaszs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Kuvasz is an average drooler, monitor for excessive drooling which may indicate health issues.

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

Kuvaszs 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.

Kuvasz 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.

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 Kuvasz, 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 Kuvaszs 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.

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

The Kuvasz is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Kuvasz 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 100-115 pound (45 - 52 kg) Kuvasz 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 Kuvasz is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 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 Kuvasz is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 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 to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

The Kuvasz is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

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

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

Kuvaszs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Kuvaszs may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.