They have kept their hunting instincts, but do not exhibit high energy and are better suited to being lapdogs. The modern breed is prone to several health problems, including cardiac conditions and a range of eye problems. From the 16th century, it was the fashion for ladies to carry small toy-sized spaniels as they travelled around town. By the 1840s, 'Comforter' had dropped out of use, and the breed had returned to being called Toy Spaniels. The first written occurrence of a ruby coloured toy spaniel was a dog named Dandy, owned by a Mr Garwood in 1875. By the 1840s, 'Comforter' had dropped out of use, and the breed had returned to being called Toy Spaniels. The first written occurrence of a ruby coloured toy spaniel was a dog named Dandy, owned by a Mr Garwood in 1875. The Evening Times. Newsquest.
cardiac conditions cardiac conditions|eye problems.
cardiac conditions cardiac conditions|eye problems.