Active
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Loyal
Outright
Tempered
Kind
Trustworthy
Amiable

Playful
Loving
Happy
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Reserved

American Gointers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Choose an American Gointer if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Golden Retriever, English Pointer

English Toy Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel

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

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®

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

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

American Gointer has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

American Gointers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

American Gointers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

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

The American Gointer has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

American Gointers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

American Gointers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

American Gointers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

The American Gointer is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

English Toy Cocker Spaniels are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.