Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

Playful
Stubborn
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Clever

Boston Spaniels are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Mini English Cockers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Avoid Boston Spaniels as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Mini English Cockers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

United States

Cocker Spaniel and Boston Terrier

English Cocker Spaniel and Dachshund

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Brown
Sable

Black
Cream
Pied
Brown
Red
Fawn

A Boston 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.

A Mini English Cocker can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
Dry Eye

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Epilepsy
Renal Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

Cataracts
Hypothyroidism
Heart Murmur

Cataracts
Canine Glaucoma
Otitis Interna and Media

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Electrocardiogram
Complete Blood Count
Thyroid Panel
vonWillebrand’s Disease Test
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time (BMBT)

Ear Examination
X-ray imaging
CT or MRI scan
Electrocardiogram
Complete Blood Count
Buccal Mucosal Screening
Complete Physical Examination
Full Chemistry Panel Tests and Blood Count
Physical and Neurologic Examination
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination

Boston Spaniels thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Mini English Cockers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Boston Spaniels require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Mini English Cockers need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Boston Spaniels are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Mini English Cockers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Boston Spaniel, it's at least 8 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 Mini English Cocker, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Boston Spaniels 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.

In general most Mini English Cockers 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.

The Boston Spaniel has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

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

Mini English Cocker 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-28 pound (5 - 13 kg) Boston Spaniel 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 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Mini English Cocker feed 1.5 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 Boston Spaniel is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Mini English Cocker is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Boston Spaniel 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 a Mini English Cocker is between $36 - $45. This makes an average of $432 - $540 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.

Boston Spaniel is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Mini English Cocker is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Mini English Cockers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Boston Spaniels are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

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

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

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

Mini English Cockers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.