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

Active
Curious
Playful
Independent
Agile
Intelligent
Confident
Responsive
Docile
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Fearless
Faithful
Easygoing

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

Schipeses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Pekingese, English Toy Spaniel

Maltese and Schipperke

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Cream
Black
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Gray
Red
White
Brindle

Black
White

English Toy Spaneses are known for their coat length.

Schipeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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 Schipese can have a litter of 3-7 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

Distichiasis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Dental Problems

Entropion
Cleft Palate

Entropion
Ectropion
Portacaval Shunt
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

X-Rays
Blood Chemistry

Eye Examinations
BAER Testing
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

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

Schipeses 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 Schipese, it's at least 5 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 Schipeses usually need at least 40 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 Schipese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

English Toy Spanese 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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 Schipese 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.

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

English Toy Spaneses are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Schipeses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Schipeses 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.

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

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

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