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About the King Charles Spaniel |
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History
The King Charles Spaniel, like its cousin the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, probably originated from China or Japan.
The main difference between these two dog varieties it that the King Charles Spaniel has a larger head, lower placed ears and shorter muzzle than its close cousin.
The King Charles Spaniel was introduced into Britain in the 16th century where it became a great favourite of the royal courts, and became especially popular during the reign of Charles II, who gave the Cavalier Spaniel its name.
The King Charles Spaniel was known in America as the English Toy Spaniel.
The King Charles Spaniel was used by the nobility often as a sporting dog, but as it was further cross-bred, possibly with the Pug at some stage, it lost a lot of its sporting instincts, and today it is used more as a companion and family pet.
The King Charles Spaniel as a pet
This dog is an affectionate animal. It is an intelligent dog and has a very friendly nature. It is also very good with children and requires only a minimal amount of exercise. |
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Height:
25-27cms
Weight:
3.6-6.3kg
Lifespan:
12 yrs |
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Colour:
black and tan, whole coloured red, white with black and tan markings |
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Coat:
Long, silky and straight, although a wavy coat is accepted (never curly) |
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Lawrence Slicker
Small Tender Care
The classic soft slicker brush. Light aluminium construction with cushioned pad for gentle grooming.
Made in England |
Sterling price: £3.00
Dollar price: $4.35 |
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Mars Stripper
Fine Tooth
The Mars 330 fine tooth stripper, with Bubinga wooden handle and stainless steel blade. Made in Germany |
Sterling price: £10.00
Dollar price: $14.50 |
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Braun-Wettberg Brush
Small Pure Bristle
Using only pure bristle with a pneumatic rubber pad. All woood from managed forests. Made in Germany |
Sterling price: £5.25
Dollar price: $7.61 |
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Spratts Comb
No.76
The Spratts 76 is known as the "Spaniel Comb". 15mm fine tooth made from solid brass with heavy duty chrome plating. Made in Sheffield, England |
Sterling price: £6.50
Dollar price: $9.42 |
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Grooming your King Charles Spaniel
Grooming requirements: The coat should be brushed on a daily basis with a slicker brush, followed by a brushing with a medium hard bristle brush. The feathering should be treated with care, so as not to break the hair. A finger massage is also recommended to keep the skin supple. The feathering on the ears should be brushed carefully, but regularly to stop them from becoming either knotted or matted. The outside of the ears need to be cleaned on a regular basis, and the inside of the ears should be attended to once a week by cleaning them out with a cotton wool swab dipped in alcohol, followed by a dusting with a good ear powder. The hair between the pads on the feet should be cut, and the hair around the feet should be trimmed.
Tools required: Slicker brush or bristle brush, comb and scissors
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