Unfortunately, the Engatzu Spaniel 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, Silky Cotons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Playful
Loving
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Reserved

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Joyful
Inquisitive
Trainable
Vocal

English Toy Spaniel and Shih Tzu

Silky Terrier and Coton de Tulear

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Red
Brown
Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
White
Sable

Engatzu Spaniels are known for their coat length.

Silky Cotons have medium-length coats.

Curly

Wavy

An Engatzu Spaniel 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.

A Silky Coton can have a litter of 4-6 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.

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

Silky Cotons are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Spinal Disease

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Urolithiasis
Hip Dysplasia
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Cherry Eye
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Tracheal Collapse
Diabetes

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Tests
Ocular Tests
Skin Scrapings
Electroretinogram (ERG)

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Blood Tests

Engatzu Spaniels are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Silky Cotons' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

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

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

Silky Cotons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Silky Cotons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

Silky Coton dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

Engatzu Spaniels 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.

Silky Cotons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Silky Coton 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Silky Coton is somewhere $0.70 - $1.40 per day.

Engatzu Spaniels are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Silky Coton is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Engatzu Spaniels have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Engatzu Spaniels have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

Engatzu Spaniels are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

Silky Cotons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Silky Cotons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.