Affectionate
Happy
Playful
Gentle
Loving
Reserved

Dignified
Friendly
Polite
Docile
Gentle
Still

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

Avoid Scottish Deerhounds as watchdogs - they're not effective.

England

Scotland

spaniel

sighthound, greyhound

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
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

1600s

middle ages

Toy (AKC:1886)

Hound (AKC:1886)
Sighthounds & Pariahs (UKC)

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Blue
Black

Black
Brown
Red
Pied

Fawn
Brindle
Red
Blue
Gray

English Toy Spaniels have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Scottish Deerhounds 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.

A Scottish Deerhound can have a litter of 8-10 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 highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Scottish Deerhounds 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.

The Scottish Deerhound breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Entropion
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Gastric Torsion
Osteosarcoma
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia

Cardiomyopathy
Allergies

Blood Test
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

Cardiac
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

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

Scottish Deerhounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Scottish Deerhounds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Scottish Deerhounds 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.

Scottish Deerhounds are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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

Scottish Deerhound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

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 Scottish Deerhound, it's at least 9 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 Scottish Deerhounds 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 Scottish Deerhound 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.

Scottish Deerhound 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

Comb
Deshedder
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 85-110 pound (39 - 50 kg) Scottish Deerhound feed 3.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Scottish Deerhound 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 Scottish Deerhound 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 have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Scottish Deerhounds 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.

Scottish Deerhounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Scottish Deerhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Scottish Deerhounds are highly friendly around strangers.