English Toy Spaniel vs Portuguese Podengo

The biggest differences

These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.

They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, trainability.

Which one should you choose?

Pick the English Toy Spaniel if you prefer a calmer dog, you want a quieter dog. Pick the Portuguese Podengo if you want an energetic exercise partner.

Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.

Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.