King Charles Spaniel

Toy

Coat

Solid:
Tan: with markings in the traditional pattern.
White Markings: Any of the above may have in the blanket, piebald pattern or extreme white pattern. Ears must be coloured. muzzle with a blaze and a so-called beauty spot on top of the forehead are all strongly preferred.
In solids, is allowed as trim, but a solid dog is preferred, and the less white the better. Ticking is allowed.

Eyes

- preferred

Nose

Faults

White surrounding 50% of the eye circumference is a slight fault. Beware the posture of the head can affect the amount of white near the eye - judging should reflect this.

Disqualifications

White encircling the eye is a DQ. Beware the posture of the head can affect the amount white surrounds the eye.

Varieties

None

Notes

The king charles spaniel's (also known as the English Toy Spaniel) origins probably trace back to Asian spaniels and perhaps the Pug, however the breed was primarily developed in the British Isles. This loving companion dog became a darling of the British royalty. One type of Toy Spaniel, the King Charles Spaniel, is named for King Charles II of England who owned quite a few of these charming little 'comforter' dogs.
During the nineteenth century, the breed underwent several changes. He was bred smaller, with flattened, upturned face, protruding eyes, and a more rounded skull. The result is today's King Charles Spaniel. The somewhat similar Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is based on the pre-nineteenth century Toy Spaniel.

The king charles spaniel should have a rather large head with clearly marked stop, very short and up-turned muzzle with a broad lower jaw. The eyes are large, round and dark with a mild expression. The ears are very long and set low, carried close to the head and well covered in hair. The neck is beautifully arched and held high and proud. The chest is deep and strong, the back short and straight. The tail should be well covered in hair. The coat is long, silky and straight.

Breed Files

Filename: King Charles Spaniel
Offset: 1374
Base: Labrador
SCP: Labrador
Accepted: May 30, 2011
Notes: Version 2 of the Supernova file, but does not overwrite V1. Three tail variations that come as full or docked, two ear variations. Recommended to cross similar colours.

Filename: English toy spaniel
Offset: 1174
Base: Labrador
SCP: Labrador
Accepted: December 29, 2005
Notes: Includes three coat heavinesses, and tail can be PF Magic uptail, addball droptail or moving docked tail. Previously registered dogz of this file may lack texture on their eyespots. Newly registered dogz must have textured spots.

Filename: English Toy Spaniel
Offset: 88D8
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: November 15, 2004
Notes: Variations: Angled legs, docked addball tail and undocked addball tail.