King Charles Spaniel

Other names: King Charles Spaniel, English toy Spaniel

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Hair type	Long
Origin	Britain
Template	Small
Head shape	Round

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 3 kg to 6 kg	From 25 cm to 34 cm
Male	From 3 kg to 6 kg	From 25 cm to 34 cm

History of the breed

The King Charles Spaniel has been cited as early as the 16th century in documents dating from this time. Over the next century, breeders selected small individuals to produce a variety of spaniels with reduced dimensions. Being part of the same family as the Cavalier King Charles, he is named King Charles Spaniel in reference to King Charles II who particularly appreciated this type of dog.

Originally, it was used as a hunting and companion dog by the wealthiest families. The King Charles Spaniel has been crossed with various orient dogs to achieve current standards, including the Japanese Spaniel. The King Charles Spaniel breed was definitively accepted by the FCI on January 3, 1955. The current standard for the breed dates from October 13, 2010.

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Physical features

His hair: silky, long and straight, can however be slightly wavy, but not too much. Never buckled. The dog wears abundant fringes on the ears, tail and paws.
Its color: intense black and shiny tan, tricolor (pearl white background, black spots and shiny tan spots), Blenheim (pearl white background and well distributed chestnut red markings) or Ruby (single color, intense chestnut red).
His head: domed, large compared to the size of the dog. The stop is well marked between the skull and the nose.
His ears: very long, covered with abundant fringes, set low and hanging flat against the cheeks.
His eyes: large, dark, wide apart and with a pleasant expression.
His body: stocky, writable in a square, with the short and straight back, the large chest and well let down.
Its tail: well fringed and not carried on the back if cut. Well fringed and proportionate to the rest of the body if not cut.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

The King Charles Spaniel is a pleasure spaniel with a cheerful, gentle and affectionate character. He is calmer than the Cavalier King Charles and is quite reserved, even if he is very attached to his master and his family. However, his reserve does not make him an aggressive animal towards strangers. Intelligent and playful, the King Charles Spaniel enjoys the company of children. He appreciates hugs and signs of affection in general. It is no coincidence that it is often compared to a cat.

Education…
His flair, his hearing and his intelligence make him a dog not only pleasant to live in, but also relatively easy to train. Notifying him of the limits not to cross and offering him a good socialization are enough to make him an excellent companion in life. The King Charles Spaniel is fond of the game: take advantage of this character trait to perfect his education and strengthen your bonds.

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Living conditions

The King Charles Spaniel is primarily an indoor dog. However, he is fond of outdoor activities because of his primary vocation as a hunting dog. Apartment and city life suit him perfectly as long as he is regularly walked around and maintained in good health.

Health

On the health side, the King Charles Spaniel should be monitored for the eyes, ears, respiratory system and heart. Like the Cavalier King Charles, he is likely to suffer from microphthalmia which may be associated with cataracts. He may also have problems with irritation in the ears and difficulty breathing and / or heart. Finally, be aware that giving birth can be tricky in the female.

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

The King Charles Spaniel performs 2 moults per year, one in the fall and another in the spring. Its abundant dress, its fringed ears and its eyes must be regularly maintained in order to preserve its cleanliness and health.

Exits…
The King Charles Spaniel needs the benefit of daily walks and opportunities to let off steam.

Hygiene…
It is recommended to brush the dog once a week using an iron brush without picot or a soft card, then with a fine comb. You have to be careful that his hair does not form knots. The bath should be given every two months, making sure to use a special dog shampoo and to untie any knots beforehand if there are any.

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