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ENGLISH TOY SPANIEL — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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- Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Toy
- American Kennel Club (AKC) - Toy Group
- United Kennel Club (UKC) - Companion Breeds
- The Kennel Club [U.K.] (KC) - Toy
- Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)* - Standard No. 128 / 28. 11. 2003 / GB
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees. |
| Origin: |
Great Britain |
| Height: |
10 to 11 inches |
| Weight: |
9 to 12 lbs (4.1 to 5.4 kg) |
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The English Toy Spaniel (known as the King Charles Spaniel in Britain) is a sweet and gentle companion dog who became the darling of nobility and was especially favoured by King Charles the Second during his reign (1660-1685). Later, the Pug replaced the English Toy as the royal dog of choice and so the breed's number declined. The breed did, however, re-emerge in the 19th century much changed and it is believed that his upturned nose and shorter muzzle is most likely due to being crossed with Pugs.
Today, the English Toy Spaniel is a well-loved and popular companion dog. The breed is ideal for the elderly as he needs very little exercise. He loves people, is friendly with other dogs, and does well with children who treat him gently. He is always eager to please and intelligent.
He has a long and silky coat, usually straight but a slight wave is possible. The breed comes in four colours:
- Blenheim (red and white)
- Prince Charles or Tri-Colour (black, white and tan)
- Ruby (red)
- King Charles (black and tan)
In Britain and FCI countries the breed is known as the King Charles Spaniel whereas in Canada and the United States, "King Charles" denotes one of the four colours (black and tan). The breed is also referred to as the ETS or Charlie. This should not be confused with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who is usually called Cavalier but may also be called Charlie.
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Health Issues:
If you are considering the adoption of a English Toy Spaniel puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Health Resources:
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Breed Standards:
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AKC ENGLISH TOY SPANIEL VIDEO
16 Min. Video Edition, Published by the AKC
Discussion of the breed standard: good structure and movement, acceptable colors, correct head, size. Developed for breeders, exhibitors and judges.
Available from Dogwise.com
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Grooming:
- Grooming your Charlie
- Grooming — This growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes grooming information, tips and techniques as well as listings of Groomers from across Canada.
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CH Smokey Valley's Velvet Trim
Courtesy of Dixie Acres English Toy Spaniels
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your English Toy Spaniel, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
- Toy Breeds—Housebreaking
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Additional Information:
- Toy Breeds—Selecting the Perfect Pooch
- 10 Things to Consider Before Getting a Dog
- Clubs, Sports and Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on several sports and activities including agility, conformation, obedience, herding, and much more. In addition, listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada can be found here. (Note: For Breed specific Clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.)
- Working Dogs — The Working Dogs section covers such dog jobs as Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Search and Rescue Dogs, Police K9s and much more. Also included here are listings of organizations from across Canada.
Note: We are always in need of articles for the individual breed sections.
Submissions are welcome and encouraged. Please feel free to e-mail us.
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Last Updated: 30 November 2005
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