{"topic_id":"companion_breed_standard_english_toy_spaniel_dog","category":"companion-breed-standard","context":"---\ntopic_id: companion_breed_standard_english_toy_spaniel_dog\ncategory: companion-breed-standard\ntitle: \"English Toy Spaniel — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)\"\nlang: en\nsource: \"AKC (American Kennel Club) official breed-standard factual data for English Toy Spaniel, extracted verbatim (field values + section outline) from source_file; C1 substring-verified. Pulled 2026-08-02.\"\nsource_file: pdf-raw/breed-standard/english_toy_spaniel_combined.txt\ndate_parsed: 2026-08-02\ntokens_estimated: 0\nverification:\n  method: paraphrase\n  claims: 7\n  passed: 7\n  date: 2026-08-05\nrecovered: false\npath: companion-breed-standard/companion_breed_standard_english_toy_spaniel_dog/01_companion_breed_standard_english_toy_spaniel_dog.md\nsource_document: \"AKC (American Kennel Club)\"\ncitation:\n  authority: \"AKC (American Kennel Club)\"\n  title: \"English Toy Spaniel — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)\"\n  url: \"https://www.akc.org\"\n  retrieved: \"2026-08-02\"\n  ref: \"Official breed standards (factual data points + section outline extracted verbatim)\"\n  doc_type: \"official kennel-club breed standards\"\n  needs_review: false\nlicense: paraphrase\ncopyright_note: \"Sources (AKC breed-standard texts) are not openly licensed; per COPYRIGHT_POLICY §3 every claim is a paraphrased derived fact summary (numbers and proper nouns preserved, sentences rewritten), not a verbatim quotation.\"\nauthority_tier: T1\nauthority_tier_basis: \"T1:kennel-club-breed-standard\"\nauthority_tier_date: 2026-08-05\n---\n\n# English Toy Spaniel — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)\n\n## Claims\n\n- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed is a compact, cobby and essentially square toy dog with a short-nosed domed head, a merry affectionate nature and a silky flowing coat; its rounded head, lustrous dark eye and well-cushioned face mark it as a dog of distinction, and the head is the breed's most important trait.\n- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The most desirable adult weight is eight to fourteen pounds; general symmetry and sturdy substance matter more than actual weight, and all else equal the smaller dog is preferred. The build is compact and square on cobby lines.\n- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The head is large for the body with a plush chubby look yet refined; the expression is soft and appealing. Eyes are large, very dark brown or black, set squarely level with the nose, showing little or no white, with black rims.\n- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Ears are very long, set low and close, fringed with heavy feathering; the skull is high and well domed, curving well out over the eyes. The muzzle is very short with the nose laid well back; the jaw is square, broad and deep, the bite slightly undershot with teeth not showing. A wry mouth is penalized and a hanging tongue is highly objectionable.\n- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The neck is moderate and nicely arched; the topline is level. The body is short and compact, square in outline and deep, set on cobby lines, carrying a broad back and a deep brisket. The tail is docked to two to four inches and carried at or just above the back, with a silky three-to four-inch square \"flag\" of feather; a number are born with a short or screw tail, and that is permitted.\n- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is profuse, with heavy fringing on the ears, body and chest and flowing feathering on the legs and feet; it is straight or slightly wavy and silken. Over-trimming the fringes is penalized. The four colour varieties are Blenheim, Prince Charles, King Charles and Ruby.\n- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Blenheim shows a pearly white ground with deep red or chestnut patches and often a \"Blenheim Spot\" thumb mark on the skull; Prince Charles is tricolor with black patches and tan markings; King Charles is black and tan with mahogany tan points; Ruby is self-coloured rich mahogany red. Small white chest patches are allowed in King Charles and Ruby, but other white markings are a very serious fault.\n- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Gait is elegant with good front reach and a sound driving rear, free and lively. Temperament is that of a bright, interested little dog, affectionate and willing to please. The AKC standard was approved June 13, 1989.\n","sources":["companion-breed-standard — English Toy Spaniel — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type) (retrieved 2026-08-02)"],"source":{"authority":"companion-breed-standard","title":"English Toy Spaniel — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)","url":"https://www.akc.org","retrieved":"2026-08-02","ref":"","doc_type":"official PDF","source_document":"AKC (American Kennel Club)","verification_file":"pdf-raw/breed-standard/english_toy_spaniel_combined.txt"},"source_document":"AKC (American Kennel Club)","source_file":"pdf-raw/breed-standard/english_toy_spaniel_combined.txt","trust":{"authority_tier":"T1","fidelity":"paraphrase","license":"paraphrase","display_grade":"C"},"tokens_estimated":829,"generated_at":null,"tip":"Use /api/v1/topics to discover more topics. /api/v1/nutrient for precise single-point queries. /api/v1/cross_compare for 2-3 standard comparisons."}