Tips On Purchasing A Dog From The King Charles Spaniels Breeders

By Anna Cox


If you are wishing to own a charming companion from the community of canines, you may consider on having the King Charles Spaniel breed as your choice. These breeds are being considered to be the largest among all that belong to toy dog category. And because of their small stature, most owners prefer to have them since they can be easily handled.

This breed can be the best choice for most singles, seniors, and families because of their energetic, easy going, and happy personalities. However, its price maybe too expensive especially if it is purebred. Mixed Spaniels could be much cheaper. When you have decided on buying one from the King Charles Spaniels breeders, you need to consider some important things such as the following.

Looking for a right look. There are many different coats available for these breeds which also come in various color combinations. Some most common colors include ruby, tricolor, black and tan, and Blenheim. Mostly, breeders prefer to breed types having long but slightly wavy fur with definable, clear colors.

Be sure that you have chosen one with a coat which is in high quality. Grooming them properly would be very important. They must be brushed regularly. The coats of Spaniels are rarely trimmed, and when you want to bathe them, do this only once in every weeks. A healthy dog should be considered. Most of these breeds have some issues concerning health because of inbreeding.

Look for those with the right temperament. Determine first if they are friendly. Welcoming people should be one of their traits, and also providing them with both entertainment and comfort. Spaniels can be best for the families with young children. There is a lesser possibility that they would accidentally hurt the children because of being small. However, dogs will always be dogs and in the end, they may still bite or scratch.

Focus on those types who interact with the other animals. There are some families who do really love dogs and may own two or more dogs. If you are one of these families, observe how your Spaniel interacts with your other dogs. Through this, you can easily determine his temperament.

Considering the purebred. Generally, the traits of Spaniels are predictable. Purchasing a purebred can let you expect that they tend to be lovable house pets, have fairly manageable coats, and are energetic. And genetically speaking, they also have the predisposition of being happy go lucky.

There are some possible drawbacks when considering the non purebred types. One is they may possibly acquire some biological traits from another breed. If a hound is being mixed with them, probably, they are going acquire the stronger instinct of hunting and barking. And if being mixed with dogs having low energy such as the shih tzu, the energetic luster they have as purebred would be lost.

Purchasing it. You can ask for some recommendations from your family members or friends if they know some reputable dog breeders. You may search as well through online in various websites. Some breeders will also be posting their advertisements on local newspapers. Your options may either become more or less, depending on the location.




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