Phone: Fax: Email Address: tcacvets gmail. Your dog is special! Chances are that you chose her because you like King Charles Spaniels and you expected her to have certain traits that would fit your lifestyle:. Is it all worth it? Of course! She is a lover of comfort and dedicated to her family, but she tends to form a deep bond with only one person.
The English Toy Spaniel originated in the Far East and was given to the English as gifts where they ultimately developed into the breed seen today. They are quiet, gentle, and happy companions that are naturally well behaved and form a strong bond with their master. The English Toy Spaniel is a generally healthy breed with an average lifespan of years. We know that because you care so much about your dog, you want to take good care of her. That is why we have summarized the health concerns we will be discussing with you over the life of your Charlie.
By knowing about health concerns specific to English Toy Spaniels, we can tailor a preventive health plan to watch for and hopefully prevent some predictable risks. That does not mean your dog will have these problems; it just means that she is more at risk than other dogs. We will describe the most common issues seen in English Toy Spaniels to give you an idea of what may come up in her future. This guide contains general health information important to all canines as well as the most important genetic predispositions for English Toy Spaniels.
At the end of the booklet, we have also included a description of what you can do at home to keep your King Charles Spaniel looking and feeling her best.
And unfortunately, your English Toy Spaniel is more likely than other dogs to have problems with her teeth. It starts with tartar build-up on the teeth and progresses to infection of the gums and roots of the teeth. English Toy Spaniels are susceptible to bacterial and viral infections โ the same ones that all dogs can get โ such as parvo, rabies, and distemper.
