Coat.—Body-coat abundant; flat or slightly waved, with no tendency to curl; moderately well feathered on legs and stern, but clean below hocks.
Color.—Dark golden liver; not a light ginger or snuff color, but of a rich bronze tinge, not puce.
Weight.—From 35 to 45 pounds.
SPANIELS (TOY)—BLENHEIM, KING CHARLES, PRINCE CHARLES, AND RUBY.
(From Modern Dogs.)
Ruby Spaniel. Prince Charles Spaniel.
Origin.—Shrouded in mystery. The King Charles spaniel derives its name from the second monarch of that name, and the Blenheim from the family seat of the Duke of Marlborough. The colors were originally black, tan, and white for the first breed, and orange or red and white for the second.