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English Toy Spaniel
(King Charles Spaniel)
This is Beau, registered name Ch. Fairoak's Adora-Beau, owner/breeder Barbara Latimer of Fairoak's Kennel.
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Pronunciation |
English Toy
Spaniel |
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Description |
The English Toy Spaniel is a small, square shaped spaniel. The round, head is large in proportion to the dog. The muzzle is very short, with a pushed back nose and extra skin under the eyes. The stop is deep and well-defined. The black nose is large with wide nostrils. The square jaw is large and deep with a slight underbite. The large eyes are dark brown or black with black eye rims. The ears are very long, hanging close to the head with heavy feathering. The ears should not have a lot of white on them. The tail is either a natural screw, or is docked to about 2 to 4 inches (5-10 cm.) in length. Note: docking tails is illegal in most parts of Europe. The long coat is straight or slightly wavy with longer feathering on the ears, body chest, front and back legs, and feet. Coat colors come in Blenheim (white with red markings), Prince Charles (tricolor, white with black and tan markings), King Charles (black and tan), Ruby (rich mahogany red, sometimes with a few white hairs or small white patch on
the chest).
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Temperament |
The English Toy Spaniel is gentle, happy, playful,
loving and sweet. The breed is intelligent and naturally well-behaved.
They will be quiet and laid back if treated gently, but firmly.
They are friendly with other dogs. They will be good with all children if both owners and children are clear pack leaders towards the dog. It is an average barker, and is an okay watchdog. They are,
however, considered exclusively a companion dog. Some are known to be picky
eaters. The English Toy Spaniel needs to be with people who can provide them with a determined, consistent, loving approach. Do not allow this sweet dog to developed Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors where the dog is led to believe they rule the home. This can cause a wide, varying degree of behavior issues including, but not limited to acting timid, demanding, willfulness and possible obsessive barking. If you allow things to escalate even higher they may begin to guard objects and or become untrustworthy with children and/or strange adults. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: about 10 inches (25cm.)
Weight: 9-12 pounds (4.1-5.4kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Some bloodlines are prone to respiratory problems,
heart disease (MVD), slipped stifle, eye problems and ear infections. Keep the eyes and ears clean to avoid infection. Like many other
short-faced breeds, the English Toy Spaniel may wheeze and snore and have
trouble breathing in hot weather if they overexert themselves, because of their very, short
muzzle. |
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Living Conditions |
They are good for apartment life, relatively inactive indoors, and
will do okay without a yard if they are sufficiently exercised. English Toy Spaniels do not do well in
temperature extremes. |
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Exercise |
This breed
needs a daily walk where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the human. Never in front, as in a dog's mind the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the humans and not the dog.
Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all
breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get
to go on daily walks are more likely to display a wide array of behavior problems. They will
also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in
yard. Don't think that just because he is small he should be
confined to a small space. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 10-12 years. |
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Grooming |
They are average shedders. No trimming or
stripping is needed. Regular brushing will due. |
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Origin |
In the late 1600's the King Charles Spaniels were interbred with Pugs, which resulted in a smaller dog with flatter noses, upturned faces, rounded heads and protruding eyes. The consequence of this breeding is what we know today as the King Charles Spaniel (English Toy Spaniel). It was developed in the British Isles and was a favorite of British Royalty. The breed was recognized by the AKC in 1886.
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Gun Dog, AKC Toy |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, DKCSC, NZKC,
APRI, ACR, DRA |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
DKCSC = Deutscher King Charles Spaniel Club--Germany
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc. |
This very pretty little girl is named Fern. Her full name is Jovan Southdown Fern Windsor. Photo courtesy of Windsor English Toy Spaniels.
Lola, the English Toy Spaniel at 6 months old.
Lola, the English Toy Spaniel at 6 months old.
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