How long does a English Toy Spaniel live?

The listed lifespan for a English Toy Spaniel is 10–12 years.

How tall is a English Toy Spaniel?

The listed height for a English Toy Spaniel is 9–10 in.

Is a English Toy Spaniel good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a English Toy Spaniel is 5 out of 5.

When is a English Toy Spaniel full grown?

The growth size band for a English Toy Spaniel is 8–12 months.

Toy Group

English Toy Spaniel

English Toy Spaniel is a small dog in the Toy Group. Adult weight is 8–14 lb, height is 9–10 in, and the listed lifespan is 10–12 years. AKC describes the temperament as Intelligent, Playful, Gentle.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Lifespan10–12 years

Weight8–14 lb

SizeSmall GroupToy Group

Height

9–10 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 45 single-size small breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 2.6 years shorter than the 13.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 11 lb is about 5 lb lighter than the 16 lb average for those small breeds.

The listed origin is England. The coat is described as silky, double, medium. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.3 points below the group average of 3.3 for the Toy Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 134 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in 8–12 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): very small dogs reach maturity at 8-12 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Cardiac Exam and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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