English Toy Spaniel

Do you need a new canine friend who is friendly, undemanding and sweet natured? You might be looking for an English Toy Spaniel! It is naturally gentle, affectionate, and amiable! It is naturally sweet especially among the elderly who can’t go for exercise that much.

English Toy Spaniels are naturally great for owners who are inexperienced. This pet is also good for the experience ones. These dogs are known to be lovable pets and loves to exercise, but not as demanding as other breeds. This dog loves to be pampered and prefers dog comforts.

The whole breed wouldn’t want to be teased, as they want to be cuddled most times. This pet also wants to be with older, considerate children, but they wouldn’t want to be taken lightly or teased and not suited for boisterous and younger children.

English Toy Spaniels is known to naturally stubborn, so they need to be trained, but most times, they are obedient and learn fast. This dog loves to be with other pets too but can be wary with unknown persons.

This dog is known to have an obedient and sweet demeanor. Its face is naturally thoughtful and sweet. It wears its coat really silky and log. It has silky ears common to spaniels with its small face framed.

The dogs coat has many colors like red and white, mahogany red, black and tan; you can even have an English Toy Spaniel with three colors! The female English Toy Spaniel can weigh as much as eight (8) to ten (10) pounds and male English Toy Spaniels can weigh as much as twelve (12) to fifteen (15) pounds. These dogs can grow as much as nine (9) to ten (10) inches. This dog’s size is naturally small, but when fed well, it can have a compact athletic build, but it can look fragile because of it, being small.

Sprucing Up An English Toy Spaniel

Sprucing up an English Toy Spaniel is relatively relaxed. You just have to brush its coat’s hair twice in seven days to make it sure its spic and

span. Combing and brushing prevents its coat hair from tangling. If you prefer to brush it more often when it’s in season for shedding, it’s alright. Make it sure the hair on its bottom is clipped and trimmed for anti infection and other dreadful diseases. Its ear canal has to be checked as well. This dog is known to be a “low shedder” and is considered a good pet for people who suffer from allergies.

Health, Lineage And Lifespan

English Toy Spaniel may live up to ten (10) to twelve (12) years at the maximum. It has several health issues to consider like its sensitiveness to medication and chemicals, allergies, heart problems, hernias, luxating patella and cataracts. It also has short muzzle so it can have respiratory problems as well. This pet can suffer a heat stroke, so its’ good to keep it away from very warm or hot temperatures.

This pet hails from Great Britain. It is known as a pet that snuggles up on the lap of its owner, keeping the people warm in their homes or in carriages. In 1886, it was registered with the AKC in 1886.

Quick Facts

Alias:	King Charles Spaniel	Size:	Small
Training:	Medium	Grooming:	Low
Shedding:	Low/Medium	Exercise:	Occasional walk
Energy:	Low	Protection:	Low