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English Toy Spaniel Puppies for Sale
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, sturdy,
square spaniel with a deep, pug nose that is black with very well open nostrils,
a well-defined stop, and dome-shaped skull. The teeth should be slightly
undershot. The round eyes are large, and dark with a sweet expression. The long
feathered ears are pendant and hang along its cheeks. The soft, silky coat is
well feathered and comes in four colors varieties: King Charles (black &
tan), Ruby (solid red, sometimes with a few white hairs or small white patch on
the chest), Blenheim (white with red markings, often with a red "thumb
print" centered on the top of the head), and Prince Charles
(tri-color: white with black & tan markings). The tail is customarily
docked. |
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Temperament |
The English Toy Spaniel is gentle, happy, playful,
loving and sweet, but it is sometimes timid. It will be sociable with those who
approach it affectionately. The breed is naturally well-behaved and intelligent,
but is a bit willful. It's quiet, non-demanding, and needs to be treated gently.
They are friendly with other dogs. The English Toy Spaniel needs to be with a
lot of people. They are usually good with all children, but will do best with an
older child. 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. |
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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 ailments,
heart disease (MVD), slipped stifle, eye problems and ear infections. The eyes
and ears should be cleaned to avoid some of these problems. Like many other
short-faced breeds, the English Toy Spaniel may wheeze and snore. He may have
trouble breathing in hot weather or with over-exertion, because of its short
muzzle. |
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Living Conditions |
English Toy Spaniels should be protected from extreme
temperatures. It is good for apartment life, relatively inactive indoors, and
will do okay without a yard. |
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Exercise |
This breed
needs a daily walk.
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 |
The English Toy Spaniel's origins probably trace
back to Asian spaniels and perhaps the Pug, however the breed was primarily
developed in the British Isles. This loving companion dog became a darling of
the British royalty. One type of English Toy Spaniel, the King Charles Spaniel,
is named for King Charles II of England who owned quite a few of these charming
little "comforter" dogs. During the nineteenth century, the English
Toy Spaniel underwent several changes. He was bred smaller, with flattened,
upturned face, protruding eyes, and a more rounded skull. The result is today's
English Toy Spaniel. The somewhat similar Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is based
on the pre-nineteenth century Toy Spaniel. |
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Gun Dog, AKC Toy |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, DKCSC, NZKC,
APRI, ACR |
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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 |
English Toy Spaniel Shirts!
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
Oliver
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