Stubborn
Aloof
Energetic
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Trainable
Bold
Steady
Cooperative
Boisterous
Fast

Playful
Loving
Happy
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Reserved

Weimaraner, German Shorthaired Pointer

English Toy Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Gray
Silver
White
Brown
Red

Brown
Red
Black
Cream

German Pointeraners have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A German Pointeraner can have a litter of 7-12 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 Cocker Spaniel can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Seborrhea

None Known

Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Eye Examinations

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Fecal Examination
Blood Work
Skin Scrapings

German Pointeraner has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

German Pointeraners are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

German Pointeraners 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 Cocker 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 German Pointeraner, it's at least 12 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 Cocker Spaniel, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most German Pointeraners 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 Cocker Spaniels 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.

The German Pointeraner is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The English Toy Cocker Spaniel requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

German Pointeraner should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, English Toy Cocker Spaniel should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 45-70 pound (20 - 32 kg) German Pointeraner feed 3 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 20-28 pound (9 - 13 kg) English Toy Cocker 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.

The average cost of a German Pointeraner is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of an English Toy Cocker Spaniel is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a German Pointeraner is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Cocker Spaniel is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

The German Pointeraner is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

German Pointeraners have an average level of friendliness towards children.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

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

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

German Pointeraners are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

German Pointeraners are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

The German Pointeraner is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.