Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Trainable
Cheerful
Quiet
Faithful

Dominant
Dedicated
Temperate
Diligent
Intelligent
Affectionate

English Cocker Spaniel and Labrador Retriever

Collie-type Herding Dog, Dingo

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Blue
Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White

Black
Brown
Red
Blue

Spantrievers have medium-length coats.

Koolies have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Spantriever can have a litter of 5-10 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 Koolie can have a litter of 16-18 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.

Spantrievers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Koolies are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Deafness
Congenital Eye Defects

Allergies
Eye Problems
Idiopathic Epilepsy

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Skin Allergies

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Thyroid Panel

Skin Evaluation
Eye Examinations
BAER Testing
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

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

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

Spantrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Spantrievers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Koolies 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Spantriever, 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 Koolie, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Spantrievers 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 Koolies 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.

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

Koolie 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
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 45-50 pound (20 - 23 kg) Spantriever feed 2 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 33-53 pound (15 - 24 kg) Koolie 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 Spantriever is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Koolies are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Koolies are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Spantrievers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Spantrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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

Koolies are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Spantrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

The Spantriever is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

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