Active
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Aggressive
Easygoing

Affectionate
Friendly
Playful
Trainable
Faithful
Intelligent
Quiet

Boston Malterriers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

United States

England

Maltese and Boston Terrier

land spaniel

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White

Sable
Black
Pied
Gray
Silver
Red
Brown

Wiry

Wavy

A Boston Malterrier 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.

An English Cocker Spaniel can have a litter of 12-14 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.

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

English Cocker Spaniel has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

English Cocker Spaniels are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Chase, Tug-of-war, Hide & Seek, Wrestling

Outside, Walking, Petting, Treats, Hugs, Running, Fetch, Sniffing, Smelling, Flower sniffs, Walk, Pets, Snuggling, Tug-of-war, Play, Playdate

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Boston Malterrier, it's at least 6 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 English Cocker Spaniel, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Boston Malterriers 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 English Cocker Spaniels 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 Malterrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

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

English Cocker Spaniel 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
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-22 pound (4 - 10 kg) Boston Malterrier feed 1 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 28-34 pound (13 - 15 kg) English Cocker Spaniel feed 2.8 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 Malterrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an English Cocker Spaniel is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Boston Malterrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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 an English Cocker 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.

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

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

Boston Malterriers are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

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

Boston Malterriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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