English Toy Spaniel
Lap dog by trade. Royal by heritage.
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4 facts about the English Toy Spaniel
Fact #225
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They were a favorite companion of King Charles II who passed a law stating they could not be banned from any public place including Parliament.
Fact #226
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They are distinctly separate from the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel recognizable by their much shorter muzzles and rounder domed heads.
Fact #227
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The breed is believed to have inherited its short face from crossbreeding with Asian lapdogs like the Pug and Japanese Chin in the 17th century.
Fact #228
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The English Toy Spaniel was a favorite of the Tudor monarchs.