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

Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Inquisitive
Bold
Cheerful

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

Patterjacks are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

English Cocker Spaniel and Labrador Retriever

Patterdale Terrier, Jack Russell

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Isabella

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White

Black
Brown
Red
Sable
Brindle
White

Spantrievers have medium-length coats.

Patterjacks 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 Patterjack can have a litter of 4-8 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
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Allergies
Eye Problems
Idiopathic Epilepsy

Ear Infections
Otitis Interna and Media

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

Ophthalmic And Ear Exam
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
MRI Scan
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.

Patterjack has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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.

Patterjacks 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 Patterjack, it's at least 14 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 Patterjacks usually need at least 120 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.

Patterjack 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
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Patterjack is somewhere $2.10 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Spantriever 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.

The average per month expenses of a Patterjack is between $42 - $49. This makes an average of $504 - $588 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 Spantriever is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

The Patterjack is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Patterjacks 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.

Patterjacks 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.

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

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

Patterjacks are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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.

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