Playful
Loving
Stubborn
Happy
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Aggressive
Good-natured
Reserved
Opinionated

Affectionate
Lively
Friendly

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

Dutch Smoushonds are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Pekingese, English Toy Spaniel

Poodle, Brussels Griffon, Border Terrier and German Schnauzer

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Cream
Black
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Gray
Red
White
Brindle

Cream

English Toy Spaneses are known for their coat length.

Dutch Smoushonds have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

An English Toy Spanese can have a litter of 3-5 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 Dutch Smoushond can have a litter of 12-15 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 Spaneses are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

While the English Toy Spanese breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Dutch Smoushonds are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy
Intervertebral Disk Disease

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems

Entropion
Cleft Palate

Arthritis

X-Rays
Blood Chemistry

OFA
Yearly Eye Exam
Yearly Physical Examination

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

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

English Toy Spaneses 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.

Dutch Smoushonds 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 Spanese, it's at least 7 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 Dutch Smoushond, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most English Toy Spaneses usually need at least 30 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 Dutch Smoushonds 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.

English Toy Spaneses require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Dutch Smoushond has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Dutch Smoushond is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

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

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

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

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

English Toy Spaneses are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

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

Dutch Smoushonds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

English Toy Spaneses are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Dutch Smoushonds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

English Toy Spaneses are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Dutch Smoushonds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.