English Toy Spaniel Personality Profile

English Toy Spaniels are intelligent and peaceful dogs. They are generally eager to please and respond well to gentle, positive reinforcement training.

Smart: 6 / 10

These gentle lap dogs are highly affectionate and deeply loyal to their families. They thrive on human companionship and love to cuddle.

Cuddle: 9 / 10

English Toy Spaniels thrive on human companionship and form deep bonds with their owners. Consequently, they can be highly prone to separation anxiety if left alone.

Separation anxiety: 8 / 10

English Toy Spaniels are generally quiet and merry companions. While they may bark to announce strangers, they are not excessive barkers.

Barking: 3 / 10

English Toy Spaniels are alert watchdogs that will bark to announce strangers, but they are not a highly protective breed. While vigilant of their territory, they are small and gentle, making them ineffective as guard dogs. They are more likely to be reserved than aggressive toward intruders.

Protective tendency: 3 / 10