Spaniel Dog Breed
Spaniel Dog Classification:
The King Charles Spaniel is a companion
dog.
Other Names: English Toy Spaniel,Toy
Spaniel, Charlies, Prince Charles Spaniel,
Ruby Spaniel, Blenheim Spaniel
Spaniel in Foreign Languages:
Finnish:
spanieli
French: épagneul
German: Spaniel
Navajo: lééchaa'í bijaashtélí
Russian: spaniél’
Scottish Gaelic: cù-eunaich
Spanish: perro de aguas
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Origins: King Charles Spaniels
were favored by King Charles II of England.
Description: King Charles Spaniel
has a small, sturdy, compact body. The
King Charles Spaniels have a short muzzle
and a dome shaped skull.
Size: King Charles Spaniels are
small dogs they weigh 8 to 14 lbs and
stand 10 to 11 inches at their shoulder.
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weight
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height |
Male |
8 - 14 lbs |
10 - 11 inches |
Female |
8 - 14 lbs |
10 - 11 inches |
Coat: The King Charles Spaniel
has a silky flowing coat, that can be
straight or wavy with fringing and feathering
on his feet. King Charles Spaniel are
black and tan, white with black and tan
patches, white with red patches and red.
Disposition: The King Charles
Spaniel are quiet, companionable dogs.
They are sweet natured but can also be
timid.
Type Dog: King Charles Spaniel
are companion dogs.
Litter Size: King Charles Spaniels
give birth to litters of 1 to 3 puppies.
Behavior: King Charles are sweet
natured, they will warn of approaching
strangers, they are genuinely calm and
quiet dogs.
Traits: Friendly, obedient, calm,
and quiet.
Country of Origin: England
Life Span: King Charles Spaniel
dogs typically live 10 to 12 years.
Club Recognitions: FCI, AKC, ANKC,
CKC, KC (UK), NZKC, UKC
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