English Toy Spaniel

English Toy piel Breed Picture
Breed Information

Breed Group: 

Toy

Weight: 

Male: 8-14; Female: 8-14 lbs

Height: 

Male: 10; Female: 10 inches

Color(s): 

Ruby-Solid Red, King Charles-Black & Tan, Blenheim-White/Red Markings, Prince Charles-White/Black & Tan Markings

Coat: 

The English Toy piel has a profuse coat that is straight or slightly wavy, glossy, and silky in texture. There is heavy fringing>Overview: 

The English Toy piel breed began as a small sporting piel highly favored by English royalty and named after King Charles II.>Character: 

English Toy piel's are the smallest of all piel breeds. They are squarely built, compact, and sturdy. The two most distinctive features of the English Toy piel are their short-nose and domed head. They exhibit a regal and dignified demeanor.

Temperament: 

The English Toy piel is affectionate, friendly, gentle, and charming. This breed is loyal, devoted, and completely content to be with their family. They do well with older considerate children and other pets. English Toy piel's are very social, non-demanding, quiet, and ideal family companions.

Care: 

The English Toy piel requires regular brushing to keep shedding to a minimum. Bathing should be done when necessary using a mild shampoo. It is absolutely crucial to daily cleanse the ears and eyes of this breed. As a short-faced breed they have a tendency to snore and wheeze. They do not do well in hot and humid climates or in being overly-exerted. English Toy piel's are prone to such health issues as heart disease, ear infections, slipped stifle, eye problems, and respiratory problems. This breed must be protected from extreme heat and cold.

Training: 

Socialization and basic obedience are recommended. The English Toy piel breed is intelligent and eager to please. However, they may have a slight tendency to be willful. Training must be done with firmness, fairness, and consistency.

Activity: 

The English Toy piel requires very minimal exercise. They are well suited for apartment living. This breed is capable of meeting their exercise needs indoors, but does enjoy short securely leashed walks.