Companionable
Energetic
Intelligent
Eager
Friendly
Trainable

Playful
Loving
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Reserved

Boykin Spaniels are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

English Toy Papillons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Springer, Cocker and American Water Spaniel, Pointer

Papillon and English Toy Spaniel

1900s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Brown

Black

Brown

Black
White
Brown
Pied
Red
Fawn
Sable

Wavy

Straight

A Boykin Spaniel can have a litter of 14-16 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 Papillon 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.

Patellar Luxation
Distichiasis
Hip Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Exercise Induced Collapse

Patellar Luxation
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Corneal Opacities
Collie Eye Anomaly
Persistent Pupillary Membrane

Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Knee
Eyes
Hips
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Blood Chemistry

Boykin Spaniel has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

English Toy Papillon has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Boykin Spaniels are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

English Toy Papillons are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Boykin 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.

English Toy Papillons 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.

In general most Boykin Spaniels usually need at least 60 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 Papillons 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.

Slicker Brush
Dematter
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 30-40 pound (14 - 18 kg) Boykin Spaniel 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 Papillon feed 1 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 Boykin Spaniel is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Boykin Spaniel is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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 Papillon 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.

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

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

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

The English Toy Papillon is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

Boykin Spaniels are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

English Toy Papillons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

English Toy Papillons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.