Active
Playful
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Loyal
Fearless
Brave
Bright
Hard working
Resourceful

Affectionate
Happy
Playful
Gentle
Loving
Reserved

Blue Heeler and Boxer

spaniel

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club

Unknown

1600s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
Blue

Black
Brown
Red
Pied

Box Heelers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

English Toy Spaniels have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Box Heeler can have a litter of 2-10 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.

An English Toy Spaniel can have a litter of 10-14 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.

Box Heelers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Box Heelers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Usually Very Healthy

Entropion
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Eye Problems
Gastric Dilation Volvulus

Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Blood Test
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

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

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

Box Heelers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Box Heeler, 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 Spaniel, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Box Heeler is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Box Heeler 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 Spaniel should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 35-80 pound (16 - 36 kg) Box Heeler 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 8-14 pound (4 - 6 kg) English Toy Spaniel feed 0.8 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 Box Heeler is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Box Heeler 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 Spaniel 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 Spaniels have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

Box Heelers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Box Heelers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

English Toy Spaniels are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

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

Box Heelers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

English Toy Spaniels are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.