King Charles Spaniel
KING CHARLES SPANIEL
Good Points
* Hardy, despite small stature* Clean
* Loves children
* Usually gets along with other pets
Take Heed
* Needs monthly bath
* Watch out for canker in ears
* Needs daily grooming
* Not suited to outdoor kennels
In 1903 an attempt was made in the United Kingdom to change the breed name to Toy Spaniel. However, the change was opposes by King Edward VII, a devotee of the breed, and it has retained the name, probably attributed to it because of Van Dyck's 17th century painting, which showed King Charles II with these pets.
The King Charles Spaniel is an ideal choice. It is a good mixer, marvelous with children and — despite its small stature — very hardy. It does, however, require daily grooming, regular bathing and, like the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Pekingese, to have its eyes wiped every day, care must also be taken with the ears to prevent cankers.
SizeWeight: (most desirable) 8 – 14 lbs. (3.6 – 6.4 kg)
Coat and Colour
The coat should be long, silky, soft and wavy, but not curly. There should be a
profuse mane, extending well down in the front of the chest. The feather should be well displayed on the ears and feet, and in the latter case so thickly as to give the appearance of being webbed. It is also carried well up the backs of the legs. In the Black and Tan, the feather on the ears is very long and profuse, exceeding that of the Blenheim by 1 inch (3 cm) or more. The feather on the tail (which is cut to the length of about 1 1/2 inches [4 cm]) should be silky, and from 3 – 4 inches (8 – 10 cm) in length, constituting a marked flag of a square shape, and not carried above the level of the back.King Charles and Ruby Colours
The King Charles and Ruby types which comprise one show variety are solid-coloured dogs. The King Charles are black and tan (considered a solid colour), the black rich and glossy with deep mahogany tan marks over the eyes and on the muzzle, chest and legs. The presence of a few white hairs intermixed with the black on the chest is to be faulted, but a white patch on the chest or white appearing elsewhere disqualifies. The Ruby is a rich chestnut red and is whole-coloured. The presence of a few white hairs intermixed with the red on the chest is to be faulted, but a white patch on the chest or white appearing elsewhere disqualifies.
Blenheim and Prince Charles Colours
The Blenheim and Prince Charles types which comprise the other show variety are broken-coloured dogs. The Blenheim is red and white. The ground colour is a pearly white which has bright red chestnut or ruby red markings evenly distributed in large patches. The ears and cheeks should be red, with a blaze of white extending from the nose up the forehead and ending between the ears in a crescentic curve. In the centre of the blaze at the top of the forehead, there should be a clear spot of red, the size of a dime. The Prince Charles (pictured), a tricoloured dog, is white, black and tan. The ground colour is a pearly white. The black consists of markings which should be evenly distributed in large patches. The tan appears as spots over the eyes, on the muzzle, chest, and legs; the ears and vent should also be lined with tan. The Prince Charles has no spot, that being a particular feature of the Blenheim.
Exercise
The King Charles Spaniel will look forward to its daily outings, whether accompanying its owner on a walk or going for a scamper in the park. It will be quick to learn how to carry its lead or a newspaper. Don't forget to rub it down with a towel after it has been out in the rain.Grooming
Regular brushing with a bristle brush is essential. Examine paws for any trace of interdigital cysts and ears for canker, often detectable by an unpleasant odour. Wipe eyes with a cotton ball dipped in a mild saline solution (saline for contact lens wearers is fine) to keep them clear of unsightly tear streaks.
Feeding
About 1/
2 – 1 can name-brand dog food (13.3 oz 376 g size), with a biscuit, or 1 – 1 1/2 cups dry dog food with added meat scraps in moderation. Always ensure that your King Charles Spaniel has an ample supply of fresh water.Origin and History
The King Charles is generally thought of as a British breed, but it can be traced
back to Japan in 2,000 BC. The original breed was much in evidence at the English, 16th-century court, when it closely resembled the present-day, longer-nosed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. As short-nosed dogs became fashionable, the King Charles Spaniel evolved.The breed has many royal associations: one was found hidden in the folded gown of Mary, Queen of Scots, after her execution, and Macaulay, in his History of England, recalls how King Charles II endeared himself to his people by playing with these little spaniels in St. James's Park.
Celebrity Owners
Stevie Van Zandt from The Sopranos and the E Street Band owns a King Charles Spaniel named Jake.
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