• Fact 2 - Origin of the breed: English Toy Spaniels originated in England and were originally bred for startling, or flushing, birds from their cover and then as lapdogs
  • Spaniels originated in Spain, hence their name, but most modern breeds were developed in England and America
  • The larger breeds of spaniels are called Springers referring to the dogs ability to force its quarry to spring out of wooded areas
  • The smaller breeds of spaniels are called Cockers relating to their skill in hunting Woodcock pigeons
  • Mary Queen of Scots enjoyed one of these dogs as a pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of English Toy Spaniels range from 8 - 14 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 10 - 12 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of English Toy Spaniels and Nicknames: This dog's name is sometimes mis-spelt as Spanial
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of English Toy Spaniels: The coat is normally long, silky and straight and comes in a range of colors including black and tan, ruby or Tricolor with black and white
• Fact 7 - Life of English Toy Spaniels: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 12 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for English Toy Spaniels is the Toy dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing English Toy Spaniels as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are English Toy Spaniels suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. English Toy Spaniels are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Ear infections
  • - Heart murmurs
  • - Entropion (The border of the eyelid turns inward against the eyeball)
  • - Patellar Luxation - the kneecap luxates, or pops out of place
• Fact 12 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise English Toy Spaniels

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