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Saturday, October 9, 2010

English Toy Spaniels!


English Toy Spaniels are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them!

#1. "The English Toy Spaniel is a small, square shaped spaniel."
#2. "The round, head is large in proportion to the dog."
#3. "The black nose is large with wide nostrils."
#4. "The large eyes are dark brown or black with black eye rims."
#5. "The ears are very long, hanging close to the head with heavy feathering. The ears should not have a lot of white on them."
#6. "The tail is either a natural screw, or is docked to about 2 to 4 inches (5-10 cm.) in length."
#7. "The long coat is straight or slightly wavy with longer feathering on the ears, body chest, front and back legs, and feet. Coat colors come in Blenheim (white with red markings), Prince Charles (tricolor, white with black and tan markings), King Charles (black and tan), Ruby (rich mahogany red, sometimes with a few white hairs or small white patch on the chest)."
#8. "The English Toy Spaniel is gentle, happy, playful, loving and sweet."
#9. "The breed is intelligent and naturally well-behaved."
#10. "They will be quiet and laid back if treated gently, but firmly."
#11. "They are friendly with other dogs."
#12. "English Toy Spaniels will be good with all children if both owners and children are clear pack leaders towards the dog."
#13. "It is an average barker, and is an okay watchdog."
#14. "They are, however, considered exclusively a companion dog."
#15. "Some are known to be picky eaters."
#16. "English Toy Spaniel needs to be with people who can provide them with a determined, consistent, loving approach."
#17. "Height: About 10 inches (25 cm.)"
#18. "Weight: 9-12 pounds (4.1-5.4 kg.)"
#19. "They are good for apartment life, relatively inactive indoors, and will do okay without a yard if they are sufficiently exercised. English Toy Spaniels do not do well in temperature extremes."
#20. "Life Expectancy: About 10-12 years."
#21. "They are average shedders. No trimming or stripping is needed. Regular brushing will due."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/englishtoyspaniel.htm
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