Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Playful
Loving
Independent
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Reserved

Mini Torkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Mini Fox Terrier and Yorkie

Japanese Chin, English Toy Spaniel

1990s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Black
White
Red

Mini Torkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

English Toy Chin Spaniels are known for their coat length.

A Mini Torkie 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.

An English Toy Chin 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.

Mini Torkies typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the English Toy Chin Spaniel breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Mitral Valve Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Entropion
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Cataracts

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Analysis
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Hearing and Ear Tests

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Ultrasound
Urinalysis
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count
Optical Examination
Endocardiogram
Cardiac Ultrasound

Mini Torkies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

English Toy Chin Spaniels require significant sleep and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with daytime naps.

Mini Torkies are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

English Toy Chin Spaniels are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. English Toy Chin Spaniel dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Mini Torkie, it's at least 5 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 Toy Chin Spaniel, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Mini Torkies usually need at least 90 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 Toy Chin Spaniels usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

English Toy Chin Spaniels have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Mini Torkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

English Toy Chin Spaniels have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Mini Torkies are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Mini Torkies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

English Toy Chin Spaniels are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Mini Torkies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

English Toy Chin Spaniels are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Mini Torkies are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Mini Torkies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

English Toy Chin Spaniels are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.