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It is well-known that the King Charles Spaniel was one of the breeds favoured by King Charles II and it got its name from this connection. The strain, however, has been much improved since those days: more than a century ago the third Duke of Marlborough, by breeding with a red and white Cocker Spaniel, evolved the Blenheim, the present type of King Charles Spaniel. The Blenheim was named after the Duke's residence and this dog is now one of the most popular of the smaller breeds.
1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 5 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
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It is thought that these handsome toydogs were originally imported from Spain. Head massive and well-domed with pronounced indentation between eyes. Muzzle short, square and upturned. Eyes dark, large and widely set. Ears very long, set on low, lying flat to side of head and covered with long, silky hair. Forelegs rather short, straight and heavily feathered. Hind legs well bent at stifle and feathered. Feet large and covered with hair. Body compact and fairly short. Tail docked and carried straight out behind. Coat profuse, silky and preferably flat. Colour: rich red-and-white with red spot on forehead, black-and-tan, black-tan-and-white, rich ruby red.
1937 DOGS - No 35 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
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