Playful
Loving
Happy
Alert
Sensitive
Affectionate
Gentle
Inquisitive
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable
Reserved

Loving
Independent
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Inquisitive
Bold

English Toy Griffons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Patterbeas are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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Brussels Griffon and English Toy Spaniel

Patterdale Terrier and Beagle

Black

Black

Brown
Black
Red
Cream
Fawn
Pied

Black
White
Red
Brown
Blue

English Toy Griffons have medium-length coats.

Patterbeas have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Straight

An English Toy Griffon 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.

A Patterbea can have a litter of 2-14 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.

Patellar Luxation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Periodontal Disease

Seborrhea

Patellar Luxation
Distichiasis
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism

X-Rays
ECG
Cardiac Ultrasound
Blood Chemistry

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

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

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

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

Patterbeas sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Toy Griffon, it's at least 9 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 Patterbea, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

English Toy Griffons require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Patterbea has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

English Toy Griffon 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

In general Patterbea should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Clipper

For an average 8-14 pound (4 - 6 kg) English Toy Griffon 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 19-23 pound (9 - 10 kg) Patterbea feed 2.5 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 an English Toy Griffon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Patterbea is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an English Toy Griffon is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 a Patterbea 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.

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

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

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

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

English Toy Griffons are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

English Toy Griffons may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

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