Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Kind
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Trustworthy

Affectionate
Happy
Playful
Gentle
Loving
Reserved

Miniature Golden Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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

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England

Cocker Spaniel, Poodle and Golden Retriever

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2000's

1600s

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Isabella
Red
Cream

Black
Brown
Red
Pied

Miniature Golden Retrievers have medium-length coats.

English Toy Spaniels have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Straight

A Miniature Golden Retriever can have a litter of 5-10 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.

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.

Miniature Golden Retrievers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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.

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Entropion
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Cataracts
Urolithiasis
Glaucoma
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Portosystemic Shunt
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Subaortic Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Atopy

Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia

Skin Evaluation
Electrocardiogram
BAER Testing
Neurological Testing
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Eye and Ear Examination

Blood Test
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

Miniature Golden Retrievers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Miniature Golden Retrievers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Miniature Golden Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Miniature Golden Retriever dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

Miniature Golden Retrievers 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.

English Toy Spaniels 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Miniature Golden Retriever, it's at least 14 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 English Toy Spaniel, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Miniature Golden Retrievers usually need at least 90 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 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.

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Nail Clipper

For an average 20-45 pound (9 - 20 kg) Miniature Golden Retriever feed 2.5 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 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.

The average cost of a Miniature Golden Retriever is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Miniature Golden Retriever is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 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.

Miniature Golden Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

English Toy Spaniels are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

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

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

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

Miniature Golden Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Miniature Golden Retrievers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

English Toy Spaniels are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Miniature Golden Retrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Miniature Golden Retrievers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Miniature Golden Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

English Toy Spaniels have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Miniature Golden Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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