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English Toy Spaniel
The English Toy Spaniel or King Charles Spaniel is a breed of small Spaniel that is similar to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel but a different breed. The Cavalier is closer to Cocker Spaniels in appearance, while the King Charles Spaniel is closer to a Pug.
The English Toy Spaniel is a compact, square toy dog with a short-nosed, domed head, an affectionate nature and a silky, flowing coat. Its ears are very long and set low and close to the head, fringed with heavy feathering. This breed comes in the same color varieties as the Cavalier: Blenheim (brown-and-white), Prince Charles (tricolor), King Charles (black-and-tan), and Ruby (solid red).
The King Charles Spaniel and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel have similar health issues such as heart defects, eye problems, patellar luxation (kneecap slipping) and fused toes, which can cause incorrectly grown toenails. They tend to live 10 to 12 years.
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