English Toy Spaniel
Also called Charlie, King Charles Spaniel and Toy Spaniel
- Apartment friendly
The English Toy Spaniel is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in England as a companion dog. They are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal, and make excellent family pets.
- Weight
- 9–13 lb (4–6 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 9–11 in (23–28 cm)
- Life span
- 10–14 years
- Exercise
- About 30 minutes a day
- Coat
- Long
- Origin
- British Isles, England (17th-19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Calm
- Apartment living: Great in an apartment
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Frequent grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Gentle
Loyal
Merry
Quiet
Reserved with strangers
Coat colours
Blenheim (red and white), king charles (black and tan), prince charles (white, black and tan) and ruby (red)
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for an English Toy Spaniel
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Breeds of a similar size
All small breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the English Toy Spaniel - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: English Toy Spaniel - United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- The Standard - English Toy Spaniel Club of America (opens in a new tab)
- King Charles Spaniel - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- How Long Do Dogs Live? - American Kennel Club (opens in a new tab)
- English Toy Spaniel Dog Breed Information - AKC (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).