King Charles Spaniel
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General information
- An English breed produced from the selective breeding of smaller spaniels.
- At one time known as the English Toy Spaniel, the breed gained its current name from one of its keenest admirers (King Charles II).
- Its size and affectionate nature make this an ideal companion dog.
- Requires only moderate exercise.
- The long silky coats can be either straight or wavy and need regular grooming to keep the longer coat tangle free.
- Can be nervous of strangers.
Disease predisposition
- Luxating patellae.
- Epilepsy.
- Microphthalmos.
- Brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome.
Colors, markings and patterns
- Black and tan: rich glossy black, with bright mahogany tan markings on muzzle, limbs, chest, linings of ears, under tail and spots over eyes. White patch on chest undesirable.
- Tricolor: ground pearly white, with well distributed black patches, brilliant tan markings on cheeks, linings of ears, under tail and spots over eyes. Wide white blaze between eyes and up forehead.
- Blenheim: ground pearly white with well distributed chestnut red patches. Wide clear blaze with the `spot' in center of skull - should be a clear chestnut red mark about the size of a penny.
- Ruby: whole colored, rich chestnut red. White patch on chest highly undesirable.
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