Unfortunately, the English Spanador is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Barbets are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Trainable
Cheerful
Quiet
Faithful

Companionable
Intelligent
Obedient
Cheerful
Joyful

English Spanadors are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Barbets shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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Labrador Retriever, English Cocker Spaniel

Water dog

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1500s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Pied

Black
Brown
Fawn
Gray
Pied

English Spanadors have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Barbets have medium-length coats.

Straight

Curly

An English Spanador can have a litter of 5-10 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.

A Barbet can have a litter of 13-15 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.

English Spanadors are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Barbets have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

While the English Spanador breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Barbets are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia

Eye Abnormalities
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Diabetes
Familial Nephropathy
Portosystemic Shunt
Hepatitis
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Cleft Palate
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

Cataracts
Epilepsy

Hip X-Rays
Dna Test For Pk
Physical Examination
Eye Examinations
Blood Work

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

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

English Spanadors 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.

Barbets 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 English Spanador, it's at least 14 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 Barbet, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most English Spanadors usually need at least 120 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 Barbets usually need at least 45 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 English Spanador has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Barbet requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of an English Spanador is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Barbet is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an English Spanador 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 a Barbet 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.

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

Barbets have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Barbets are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

English Spanadors make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Barbets are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Barbets are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.