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"Small Dog Breed Catalog"
Small Dog Breed Catalog: Page 19
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English Toy Spaniel Dog Breed
The English Toy Spaniel or King Charles Spaniel as he is referred to
in the United Kingdom has a small, compact body, a domed head, long
ears, protruding eyes, and a docked tail. He has a short nose with a
very short muzzle, a broad square jaw, and a slightly undershot bite.
He is a sturdy dog despite of his delicate and small stature. He is
sweet, shy, quiet, and easygoing, very affectionate with his owners
and with those he is familiar with, and gets along well with children.
Though timid at first, he quickly warms up to strangers. Patient
and consistent training should begin early from puppy hood. If he is
pushed too hard, he may become passive-resistant, taking a
head-in-the-sand attitude. It is important for you as his owner to go
slow and to socialize him as early as you can. Spoiling may
encourage this breed to develop a bossy, pushy behavior and may reduce
his confidence level. In addition, a nervous or overbearing owner
will also reduce his confidence level. Housebreaking can be difficult
with the English Toy Spaniel. Because of his spaniel instincts, this
dog enjoys a game of retrieving a toy or a ball. This breed is
susceptible to ear infection. In addition, be careful of his
protruding eyes because they can easily be damaged by rubbing against
a wall or a leash. This breed is sensitive to extremes in
temperature.
Size: The English Toy Spaniel stands 9-10in at the shoulder and
weighs between 8 and 12lb.
History and origin: The English Toy Spaniel was first thought of as a
British breed but was in fact an ancient breed that can be traced
back to Japan in 2000BC. He was introduced into Spain and then
England by traders in the 16th and 17th centuries. This breed has
been associated with many royalties, including one that was found
hidden in the folded gown of Mary, Queen of Scots, right after her
execution. In 1903, the United Kingdom tried to change the breed's
name to Toy Spaniel. However, King Edward VII, a devotee of the
breed, opposed the change and the breed name remained as King Charles
Spaniel.
Feeding: Recommended feeding for the English Toy Spaniel would be ' -
1 can (13.3oz size) of high-quality meat product with biscuit added
in equal amount or 1 ' cupfuls of a complete dry food.
Exercise: An apartment is fine for the English Toy Spaniel as long as
he gets 1 or 2 walks a day.
Grooming: The English Toy Spaniel has a long, silky, and wavy
shedding coat that requires daily brushing with a bristle brush. Keep
in mind that his coat mats easily, particularly if the dog is left
outside in wet weather. His eyes need to be wiped everyday with
cotton wool dipped in a weak saline solution to keep them clear of
unsightly tear streaks.
Copyright 2006 by Jay Jennings. All rights reserved.
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