King Charles Spaniel Complete ProfileWritten by Dooziedog.com
Key Facts:Size: Small Height: About 25 cm (10 inches) Weight: 3.6 - 6.3 kg (8 - 14 lb) Life Span: 13 years Grooming: Medium Exercise: Undemanding Feeding: Medium Temperament: Gentle & affectionate Country of Origin: England AKC Group: Toy Other Names: English Toy Spaniel Physical Characteristics: General Appearance: Stocky, compact and well proportioned. Colour: Black/tan, ruby (red), tricolour or blenheim (red and white). Coat: Silky, long, straight, good feathering with or without a slight wave. Tail: Well feathered, lower than topline and may be docked. Ears: Set low, long, well feathered and hanging by cheeks. Body: The chest is wide and deep and back is short and level. The shoulders are well laid back and fore and hindquarters are well angulated. Temperament: Easy-going, affectionate and happy. King Charles Spaniels get on well with children, other dogs and strangers. They are suited for apartment living and enjoy being with their family and receiving plenty of attention. They are intelligent and learn quickly when being trained. These small dogs are sociable and adaptable which makes them ideal family pets. Grooming: The coat of King Charles Spaniel should be brushed twice per week, especially in areas more prone to tangling such as chest, behind ears and between legs. The facial creases should be wiped with lotion (for this particular area) from time to time and ear canals checked for dirt or wax.
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Key Facts:Size: Small - medium Height: Ideally 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in) Weight: Ideally 5 - 6 kg (11 - 13 lb) Life Span: 15 years Grooming: Undemanding Exercise: Medium Feeding: Medium Temperament: Bold & cheerful Country of Origin: England AKC Group: Terrier Other names: Parson Russell Terrier, Parson Jack Russell Physical Characteristics: General Appearance: Intelligent, cunning and active. Colour: White predominantly with black, tan or brown markings. The markings are usually on head, ears and root of tail. Coat: There are three types: smooth, broken or rough. Tail: Set high, straight, strong and is lifted when alert and dropped when at rest. Ears: Small, set high, V-shaped with tips hanging forward. Body: The body is slightly longer than tall with a level back. The chest is moderately deep and ribs are well sprung. Temperament: Lively, bold, fearless and willing. Jack Russell Terriers make lively companions for lively households. They are very independent and have plenty of self-confidence which can sometimes verge on dominance. They always alert their owner when a visitor arrives and love to play with children. They get on with other household pets but usually can't resist chasing a cat if it runs from them. Jack Russels are intelligent and learn very quickly but they tend to try and have their own way and need a consistent handler that won't give in to their mischievous charm.
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