He has a compact, strong body and Charming temperament, round head, bright black eyes, and soft facial curves show that this is a dog with a unique personality. His most important feature is his head. The ideal weight for an adult dog should be between 8 and 14 pounds. In general, shape is more important than body; however, other things being equal, smaller dogs are preferred. Compact proportions and square body shape based on COBBY lines. The body structure is firm and sturdy.

Elegance in action, good forequarter guidance and strong hindquarter drive. The entire gait is free and lively

proving a stable character and correct bone structure. From the side, the stride is correct, and from the back and the front, the body maintains a vertical and correct posture due to the correct development of the bones and muscles. English toy spaniel is cheerful and interesting Small dog, affectionate, obedient.

English Toy Spaniel - breedstandard

[body size]

The ideal weight for an adult dog should be 8-14 pounds. In general, shape is more important than body; however, other things being equal, smaller dogs are preferred. Compact proportions and square body shape based on COBBY lines. The body structure is firm and sturdy.

[head]

Head: The head is large in relation to body size and looks "luxury" and plump, but pure blood makes It doesn't look rough.

Expression: Quiet and charming, showing the essence of high intelligence.

Eyes: Large, dark brown or black, in line with the nose, with little or no whites. Dark circles.

Ears: Very long, set low and close to the head, and densely feathered.

Skull: high bulge, may curve over the eyes when viewed from the side.

Stop: Deep and distinct.

Muzzle: Very short, with a flat nose, with the skin on the edge of the nose wrinkled under the eyes.

Jaws: Square, broad and deep, wrapping upwards, well integrated with the lips for a refined appearance.

Nose: Large, black with broad nostrils.

Occlusion: Slightly protruding jaw, no teeth exposed. Crooked mouth is a disadvantage, and hanging tongue is even more unacceptable.

[neck, topline, body]

Neck moderately long; well arched. The body is short, compact, broad and thick, on the COBBY line, with a broad back. The skeleton is strong, with strong ribs and deep brisket. Tail: Docked and left 2-4 inches long, on the extension of the topline or rolled up, resting lightly on the back. The root of the tail is located in the dorsal plane. There are quite a few puppies born with a short or twisted tail, which is acceptable. The feathering on the tail should be silky, 3 to 4 inches long, forming a distinct "flag" shape. The tail and its stance reveal the character and temperament of the breed.

[Forequarter]

Shoulders slumped; strong bones of the legs, vertical below the elbows. Strong wrists. Feet: Compact and neat front and rear; fused toes are common and acceptable.

[hindquarters]

The hind legs are muscular, well angled and powerful, with the hind elbows parallel to each other.

[coat]

Rich coat, with thick fur covering the ears, body and chest, and flowing feathers covering the front and back Legs and feet are also feathered. The coat is straight or slightly wavy, silky and very smooth. Although Blenheim and Ruby coat and ear hair lengths are rarely comparable to Prince Charles or King Charles. But a good coat and long ears are important factors in winning the prize. Excessive trimming of the body, feet or tail is not permitted.

[color]

Blenheim (red and white) consists of evenly distributed dark red or maroon markings on a pearly white base ,spot. The ears and cheeks are red, with white tendons extending from the nose to the forehead between the ears and forming a crescent-shaped curve. Ideal with red markings around the eyes. Blenheims often have bun-shaped markings or "Blenheim spots" on the top of the head or in the center of the skull.

Prince Charles (tri-color) has a pearly white undertone with evenly distributed black markings, black markings throughout the ears and on the face. Ideal with black markings around both eyes. Tawny is a very rich color, distributed on the face, around the eyes, inside the ears and under the tail.

King Charles (black and tawny) is a rich, even black with bright mahogany tawny markings on the cheeks, inside the ears, around the eyes, on the legs and under the tail. Less than a quarter of the white markings or white coat on the chest, as a King Charles, is not a fault; if there are other white markings, it is a fault. Ruby red is a monochromatic, rich mahogany red. Less than a quarter of the white markings or white coat on the chest, as a ruby-red English Toy Sandpiper, is not a fault; if there are other white markings, it is a fault.

[GAIT]

Elegance in action, good forequarter guidance and strong hindquarter drive. The entire gait is free and lively, demonstrating a stable character and correct bone structure. From the side, the stride is correct, and from the back and the front, the body maintains a vertical and correct posture due to the correct development of the bones and muscles.

[Temperament]

The English Toy Spaniel is a cheerful, interesting small dog, affectionate and obedient.