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

Happy
Agile
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous

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

Italian Papihounds shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Pekingese, English Toy Spaniel

Papillon and Italian Greyhound

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Cream
Black
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Gray
Red
White
Brindle

Gray
Red
Fawn
Blue
Black
White
Cream

English Toy Spaneses are known for their coat length.

Italian Papihounds have medium-length coats.

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.

An Italian Papihound can have a litter of 2-4 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.

Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy
Intervertebral Disk Disease

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Entropion
Cleft Palate

None Known

X-Rays
Blood Chemistry

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Electrocardiogram

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

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

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 Italian Papihound, it's at least 9 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 Italian Papihounds 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.

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 Italian Papihound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of an Italian Papihound is somewhere $1.00 - $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.

Italian Papihounds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Italian Papihounds have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

Italian Papihounds are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

English Toy Spaneses are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Italian Papihounds are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.