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Toy (8-14 lbs) · 10-12 years

English Toy Spaniel

Gentle, merry, discreet; the cushioned-headed 'Charlie' of British royalty - quieter than the Cavalier.

8–14 lb

At a glance

Kid-friendly
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Good with cats
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Alone time
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Apartment OK
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Trainability
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What this is

What they’re great at

✓ Adapts beautifully to smaller spaces
✓ Low-key housemate - modest exercise genuinely satisfies
✓ Quiet by nature
✓ Companionship is the whole job description - and they excel
Why it matters

Honest challenges

Summer is dangerous, not just uncomfortable
Coat or airway makes heat a genuine physical limit.

What helps: Dawn and dusk walks; midday is rest time. Cooling mat, shade, and AC access always (see Home Setup). Learn the heatstroke signs in SOS - minutes matter.
Built beautiful, breathes carefully
Short airways set real physical limits.

What helps: Exercise in cool hours only; weight is the #1 breathing variable. Harness always - never a collar on this airway. Know the breathing-emergency signs in SOS.
What you can do

Exercise & training

Exercise: Low - short walks
Training profile — Brachycephalic / low-impact companion: Exercise quota is modest but enrichment quota is not - these are clever, people-focused dogs. Air conditioning is safety equipment, not luxury.
Sports and outlets that suit them: Gentle trick training · Lap professional
What you can do

Grooming & coat

Grooming: Moderate - brushing twice weekly, ear care.
Shedding: Moderate.
Good to know

Health to know about

Mitral valve disease, brachycephalic issues, patellar luxation, hydrocephalus
Breed-typical tendencies, not a diagnosis. Individual dogs vary enormously — your veterinarian screens for what matters for your dog.
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Why it matters

Emergency red flags

Poisoning (chocolate, xylitol, grapes, medications, rodenticide)
Vomiting, drooling, tremors, collapse, or known ingestion
Call ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline 855-764-7661 immediately; do NOT induce vomiting unless instructed
Know your ER
Save your nearest 24-hour emergency vet's address and phone in your phone TODAY, not during a crisis
Heat stroke - EXTREME risk in this flat-faced breed
Loud/frantic breathing, brick-red or blue gums, wobbliness, collapse, vomiting in heat
Move to AC, wet with cool (not ice) water especially belly/paws, fan, and drive to ER with windows down/AC on - even if the dog seems to recover
Cardiac event (documented heart-disease breed)
Fainting/collapse during activity, night coughing, resting breathing rate over 30-35 breaths/min while asleep, blue-tinged gums
Sleeping respiratory rate over 30 warrants a call today; collapse or labored breathing means ER immediately
This page never carries product links in the emergency section. ASPCA Poison Control (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661.
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📊 The numbers

Typical ranges for planning, not promises — costs vary by region, breeder and individual dog.

GroupToy
SizeToy (8-14 lbs)
Lifespan10-12 years
Healthy adult weight8–14 lb
Original purposeRoyal lap companion.
Monthly care$60-$110
Typical puppy price$1,800-$3,000
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