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- Curly-Coated Retriever Versus English Toy Spaniel: Introduction
- Curly-Coated Retriever versus English Toy Spaniel: Overview
- Curly-Coated Retriever versus English Toy Spaniel: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel
- The Similarities Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel
- Size (Weight and Height) of Curly-Coated Retriever versus English Toy Spaniel
- The Popularity of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Popularity of English Toy Spaniel
- Health Problems of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Health Problems of English Toy Spaniel
- Which one drools more, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the English Toy Spaniel
- Tolerates Being Alone: Curly-Coated Retriever versus English Toy Spaniel
- Do Curly-Coated Retrievers shed more than English Toy Spaniels?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the English Toy Spaniel?
- Do Curly-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about English Toy Spaniels?
- Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the English Toy Spaniel?
- Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the English Toy Spaniel?
- Wanderlust Potential: Curly-Coated Retriever vs. English Toy Spaniel
- Are Curly-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about English Toy Spaniels?
- How Kid-friendly are Curly-Coated Retrievers and English Toy Spaniels?
- Does the Curly-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the English Toy Spaniel?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the English Toy Spaniel
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Curly-Coated Retriever versus English Toy Spaniel. Which One is a Better Pet?
Curly-Coated Retriever Versus English Toy Spaniel: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Curly-Coated Retriever and for the English Toy Spaniel. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Curly-Coated Retriever or the English Toy Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retriever versus English Toy Spaniel: Overview
A very important difference between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Curly-Coated Retriever is a medium-sized dog while the English Toy Spaniel is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Curly-Coated Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
On the other hand, the English Toy Spaniel belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
Curly-Coated Retriever versus English Toy Spaniel: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Curly-Coated Retriever to the English Toy Spaniel based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Factor | Curly-Coated Retriever | English Toy Spaniel |
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Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 4/5 |
Height | 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the | 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder |
Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 4/5 |
General Health | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Easygoing | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 1/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 1/5 |
Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Easy To Train | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 1/5 |
Intelligence | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 2/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Weight | 65 to 100 pounds | 8 to 14 pounds |
Life Span | 9 to 12 years | 10 to 12 years |
Average Lifespan | 10.5 years | 11.0 years |
Price Range | No Data | $2250 – $2525 |
Average Price | No Data | $2350 |
Temperament Score | 91.7 percent | No Data |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 162 | 134 |
*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Curly-Coated Retriever in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the English Toy Spaniel. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Curly-Coated Retriever is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a English Toy Spaniel is 74 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Curly-Coated Retriever is a better pet than the English Toy Spaniel. So, you should get the Curly-Coated Retriever!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel
Below is a list of where the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel are most different:
The Similarities Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel
The Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Curly-Coated Retriever versus English Toy Spaniel
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel.
Curly-Coated Retrievers weigh 65 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Curly-Coated Retrievers are 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the when fully grown.
On the other hand, English Toy Spaniels weigh 8 to 14 pounds when fully grown. English Toy Spaniels are 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
The Popularity of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Popularity of English Toy Spaniel
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the English Toy Spaniel is more popular with dog owners than the Curly-Coated Retriever. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the English Toy Spaniel is 134 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Curly-Coated Retriever is 162 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Curly-Coated Retriever
Popularity of English Toy Spaniel
Year | Curly-Coated Retriever Popularity Rank | English Toy Spaniel Popularity Rank |
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2013 | 163 | 135 |
2014 | 163 | 138 |
2015 | 151 | 129 |
2016 | 164 | 130 |
2017 | 171 | 134 |
2018 | 162 | 135 |
2019 | 163 | 139 |
2020 | 159 | 138 |
Health Problems of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Health Problems of English Toy Spaniel
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.
Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Curly-Coated Retriever is prone to more genetic health problems than the English Toy Spaniel.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Curly-Coated Retriever than for the English Toy Spaniel.
7 health tests are recommended for Curly-Coated Retriever while 4 tests are recommended for the English Toy Spaniel.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Curly-Coated Retrievers and in English Toy Spaniels.
Curly-Coated Retriever Health Problems
Curly-Coated Retrievers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Curly-Coated Retriever puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Curly-Coated Retriever puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Curly-Coated Retriever breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Curly-Coated Retrievers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Curly-Coated Retrievers here.
English Toy Spaniel Health Problems
English Toy Spaniels are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing English Toy Spaniel puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a English Toy Spaniel puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your English Toy Spaniel breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen English Toy Spaniels for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for English Toy Spaniels here.
More Discussions on Health Problems in Curly-Coated Retrievers and English Toy Spaniels
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Curly-Coated Retriever Breed is Exercise Induced Collapse problems.
This is because the Curly-Coated Retriever ranks 1 out of 6 dog breeds for Exercise Induced Collapse problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 145 Curly-Coated Retrievers, 12 of them had Exercise Induced Collapse problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Curly-Coated Retrievers, and how common these diseases are in Curly-Coated Retrievers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the English Toy Spaniel Breed is Congenital Cardiac problems.
This is because the English Toy Spaniel ranks 2 out of 159 dog breeds for Congenital Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 470 English Toy Spaniels, 21 of them had Congenital Cardiac problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in English Toy Spaniels, and how common these diseases are in English Toy Spaniels relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
The table below lists the common health problems in Curly-Coated Retriever and in English Toy Spaniel and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel:
Disease | Curly-Coated Retriever Rank | English Toy Spaniel Rank |
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Exercise Induced Collapse problems | 1 out of 6 dog breeds | Not Common |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems | 10 out of 32 dog breeds | Not Common |
Congenital Cardiac problems | 24 out of 159 dog breeds | 2 out of 159 dog breeds |
Hips problems | 73 out of 198 dog breeds | Not Common |
Eyes problems | 84 out of 182 dog breeds | 4 out of 182 dog breeds |
Elbow problems | 136 out of 144 dog breeds | Not Common |
Patella problems | Not Common | 4 out of 145 dog breeds |
*To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.
Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.
Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the English Toy Spaniel?
Curly-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.
English Toy Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.
Which one drools more, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the English Toy Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.
English Toy Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the English Toy Spaniel?
Curly-Coated Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.
English Toy Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.
Tolerates Being Alone: Curly-Coated Retriever versus English Toy Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retrievers can be left alone only for a short time.
English Toy Spaniels do not like to be left alone.
Do Curly-Coated Retrievers shed more than English Toy Spaniels?
Curly-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.
English Toy Spaniels shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the English Toy Spaniel?
Curly-Coated Retrievers are moderately easy to groom.
English Toy Spaniels are very easy to groom.
Do Curly-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about English Toy Spaniels?
Curly-Coated Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.
English Toy Spaniels bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?
Curly-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.
English Toy Spaniels cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?
Curly-Coated Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.
English Toy Spaniels cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the English Toy Spaniel?
Curly-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.
English Toy Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.
Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the English Toy Spaniel?
Curly-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.
English Toy Spaniels are fairly easy to train.
Wanderlust Potential: Curly-Coated Retriever vs. English Toy Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
English Toy Spaniels do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Are Curly-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about English Toy Spaniels?
Curly-Coated Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
English Toy Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Curly-Coated Retrievers and English Toy Spaniels?
Curly-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
English Toy Spaniels do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Does the Curly-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the English Toy Spaniel?
Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
English Toy Spaniels have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Curly-Coated Retriever:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the English Toy Spaniel
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the English Toy Spaniel that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the English Toy Spaniel:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Curly-Coated Retriever and how the English Toy Spaniel compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever and of the English Toy Spaniel to other breeds:
Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds
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English Toy Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds
English Toy Spaniel versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog English Toy Spaniel versus Rhodesian Ridgeback English Toy Spaniel versus Labradoodle English Toy Spaniel versus Samoyed English Toy Spaniel versus Puggle English Toy Spaniel versus Chinese Shar-Pei English Toy Spaniel versus Standard Schnauzer English Toy Spaniel versus Pomchi English Toy Spaniel versus Shiranian English Toy Spaniel versus Curly-Coated Retriever
Conclusion: Curly-Coated Retriever versus English Toy Spaniel. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the English Toy Spaniel better suits you and your family.