Active
Confident
Hard
Working
Stubborn
Intelligent
Alert
Friendly
Protective
Watchful

Playful
Loving
Stubborn
Happy
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Aggressive
Good-natured
Reserved
Opinionated

Shepherd Dog

Pekingese, English Toy Spaniel

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Fawn
Sable

Cream
Black
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Gray
Red
White
Brindle

Belgian Sheepdogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

English Toy Spaneses are known for their coat length.

A Belgian Sheepdog can have a litter of 12-14 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 Spanese 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.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Cancer

Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy
Intervertebral Disk Disease

Cataracts
Epilepsy

Entropion
Cleft Palate

Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Thyroid Tests
MRI
Eye Examination

X-Rays
Blood Chemistry

Belgian Sheepdogs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

English Toy Spaneses require significant sleep and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with daytime naps.

Belgian Sheepdogs 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 Spaneses 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 Belgian Sheepdog, it's at least 9 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 Spanese, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Belgian Sheepdogs 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 Spaneses usually need at least 30 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 Belgian Sheepdog requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

English Toy Spaneses require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-75 pound (25 - 34 kg) Belgian Sheepdog 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 9-14 pound (4 - 6 kg) English Toy Spanese 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 Belgian Sheepdog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Belgian Sheepdog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $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.

The average per month expenses of an English Toy Spanese is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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 Spaneses have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Belgian Sheepdogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Belgian Sheepdogs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

English Toy Spaneses are not the best choice for families with kids.

Belgian Sheepdogs are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Belgian Sheepdogs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

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

English Toy Spaneses are not known for being a highly playful breed.