English Toy Spaniel vs Coton de Tulear vs Cockalier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	English Toy Spaniel	Coton de Tulear	Cockalier
Origins	England	Madagascar	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	134	81	318
Reviews	0	7	1
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Other Names	King Charles Spaniel	Coton, Cotie	Cockalier Spaniel
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	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 Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. International Designer Canine Registry
Price	$1200-$1500	$2400-$3000	500-700

General Appearance - English Toy Spaniel vs Coton de Tulear vs Cockalier

Size	Small	Small	Medium
Weight	Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)	12-15 pounds (5.5-7 kg)	20-40 pounds (9-18 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg)	13.5 pounds (5.6 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)	10-12 inches (25-30 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
Avg. Height	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	11 inches (27.5 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)

Hair & Care - English Toy Spaniel vs Coton de Tulear vs Cockalier

Coat	Feathered	Soft	Smooth
Colors	Black & Tan Black & White Ruby Blenheim	White	Black Brown White Merle Speckled Chocolate Golden Red
Grooming	Average: The English Toy Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Advanced: The Cockalier requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	English Toy Spaniels shed moderately.	Coton de Tulears are low shedders.	Cockaliers shed moderately.

Characteristics - English Toy Spaniel vs Coton de Tulear vs Cockalier

Temperament	Affectionate Happy Playful Gentle Loving Reserved	Affectionate Lively Trainable Intelligent Playful Vocal	Affectionate Intelligent Loyal Playful Gentle Loving Going
Intelligent Rank	Average: English Toy Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Cockalier's has great intelligence.
Trainability	English Toy Spaniels are quite easy to train.	Coton de Tulears are quite easy to train.	Cockaliers are easy to train.
Playfulness	English Toy Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Coton de Tulear is a playful breed.	The Cockalier is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	English Toy Spaniels have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Coton de Tulears don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Cockaliers are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	English Toy Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Coton de Tulears are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Cockaliers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	English Toy Spaniels need a lot of social interaction.	Coton de Tulears are a social breed.	Cockaliers are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The English Toy Spaniel is a vocal breed.	Average: The Coton de Tulear barks occasionally.	Average: The Cockalier barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	English Toy Spaniels are good watchdogs.	Coton de Tulears are average watchdogs.	Cockaliers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	English Toy Spaniels are average defenders.	Coton de Tulears are average defenders.	Cockaliers are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The English Toy Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Coton de Tulear has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cockalier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	English Toy Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Coton de Tulears have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cockaliers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the English Toy Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.	Coton de Tulears have average wanderlust potential.	Cockaliers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	English Toy Spaniels have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Coton de Tulears don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Cockaliers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	English Toy Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Coton de Tulears are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Cockaliers are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	English Toy Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Coton de Tulears adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cockaliers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	English Toy Spaniels tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Coton de Tulears do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Cockaliers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - English Toy Spaniel vs Coton de Tulear vs Cockalier

Stranger Friendly	English Toy Spaniels are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Coton de Tulears are stranger friendly dogs.	Cockaliers are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	English Toy Spaniels are average friendly dogs towards children.	Coton de Tulears are kid-friendly dogs.	Cockaliers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	English Toy Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Coton de Tulears are very cat-friendly dogs.	Cockaliers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	English Toy Spaniels are dog-friendly dogs.	Coton de Tulears are dog-friendly dogs.	Cockaliers are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No English Toy Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Coton de Tulear is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Cockalier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	English Toy Spaniels are commonly okay with elderly people.	Coton de Tulears are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cockaliers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	English Toy Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Coton de Tulears are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Cockaliers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes English Toy Spaniels are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Coton de Tulears are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Cockaliers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really English Toy Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Coton de Tulear breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Cockalier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - English Toy Spaniel vs Coton de Tulear vs Cockalier

Health Issues	English Toy Spaniels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Coton de Tulear is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cockaliers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Cleft Palate Cryptorchidism Fused Toes Hydrocephalus Legg-perthes Disease Mitral Valve Disease Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Retinal Dysplasia Seborrhea Umbilical Hernias	Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	14-16 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	No
Energy Level	English Toy Spaniels are low energy dogs.	Coton de Tulears have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Cockaliers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	English Toy Spaniels exercise need is very minimal.	Coton de Tulears have an average exercise need.	Cockaliers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	English Toy Spaniels need a lot of sleep.	Coton de Tulears sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Cockaliers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The English Toy Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Coton de Tulear has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Cockalier has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The English Toy Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Coton de Tulear is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Cockalier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - English Toy Spaniel vs Coton de Tulear vs Cockalier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-5 puppies	4-6 puppies	3-7 puppies
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