The Spanador is a delightful mix of the happy-go-lucky Labrador Retriever and the inquisitive American Cocker Spaniel. This breed loves children and makes an excellent family pet.

Facts about Spanadors:Β 

Appearances

  • Spanadors are typically smaller and more compact than Labradors. They are medium-sized dogs ranging from 20-50 pounds.
  • Spanadors usually resemble a small Labrador with ears and a face like a Spaniel.
  • They need to be groomed occasionally, and special attention should be paid to their ears.
  • They have a variety of coat colors, including cream, red, brown and black. Often white patches appear on the face, paws and chest.

Personality

  • Affectionate and kind-hearted the Spanador has a sweet disposition that can melt the coldest of hearts.
  • This mix is a goofy, playful dog that loves to make friends and is kind and affectionate.
  • Spanadors love family interaction and socialization. They have an even temper making them a great family pet.

Behaviors

  • They can be vocal and bark excessively at times, but proper training and socialization can keep this at bay.
  • Intelligent and loyal Spanadors are fairly easy to train and don’t require a lot of re-training.
  • Spanadors are very high energy and need plenty of play and exercise to keep them happy and healthy.