Scale of Points.
| General appearance, including condition and smartness | 12 | Colour | 5 |
| Coat | 10 | Action and soundness of limb | 10 |
| Head and expression | 15 | Size | 5 |
| Eyes | 6 | Compactness, levelness of back, and set of tail | 10 |
| Curve and proportion of muzzle | 6 | Boldness and alertness | 8 |
| Set on of ears | 5 | Soundness of teeth | 3 |
| Legs and feet | 5 | —— | |
| Total | 100 |
Points that should Disqualify.
| 1. A flesh-coloured nose. | 6. Light-coloured eyes. |
| 2. A downward curve of muzzle. | 7. Slanting eyes. |
| 3. No "stop." | 8. A very long body. |
| 4. Hanging lips. | 9. Bad action. |
| 5. Crooked forelegs. |
Points that are Very Undesirable.
| 1. Timidity. | 6. Exaggeration of any kind. |
| 2. A straight coat. | 7. Drooping tail. |
| 3. Low set ears. | 8. Showing teeth or tongue. |
| 4. Exaggeratedly short or long legs. | 9. An "apple" head. |
| 5. Sluggishness. |
Measurements of a Perfect Specimen.
| Inches. | Inches. | ||
| Breadth of skull at eyes from each outside corner of eyes across head | 5 | Height at shoulders | 13 |
| Length of skull | 4 | Length from top of shoulders to root of tail | 13 |
| Length of nose | 2¼ | Length of forelegs to elbow | 7½ |
| Circumference of skull | 10½ | Breadth at shoulders | 6 |
| Circumference of muzzle under eyes | 6¾ | Breadth at quarters | 6 |
| Space between eyes | 1⅜ | Girth | 19 |
| Space between ears when not pricked | 4¼ | Feathering on tail flag | 6 |
| Length of ears (leather) | 4 | Waistcoat feathering | 4 |
The origin of the breed is unknown, but it is supposed to be descended from the original curly King Charles Spaniel (see Mr. Watson's "Book of the Dog") and the old-fashioned curly Sussex Spaniel, now extinct. There is no certainty in this. The breed exists in Italy and Holland.
Toy Spaniels also have the Northern Toy Spaniel Club. Secretary, Mrs. E. A. Furnival, Eastwood, Mauldeth Road, Heaton Mersey, Manchester.