Toy Poodle
VS
Field Spaniel
Toy Poodle vs Field Spaniel
Compare Toy Poodle and Field Spaniel side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Toy Poodle
Field Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
24 – 27 cm
43 – 46 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
Characteristics
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
Field Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles are the smallest Poodles, square and elegant with dense, curly, low‑shedding coats needing regular grooming. Lively, sensitive and highly trainable, they form close bonds, suit active indoor lifestyles, and, with good care, often live 14–16 years or more.
About Field Spaniel
Medium, athletic gundog with a glossy, feathered coat and dark, expressive eyes. Calm yet enthusiastic, deeply attached to family and often sensitive. Needs kind, consistent training, regular exercise, and mental work. Still relatively rare, valued by dedicated enthusiasts.
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