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272 GUIDE T O BREED S

KYI-LEO

THIS ATTRACTIVE, RELAXED, COMPACT BREED NEEDS PLENTY OF ACTIVITY

Height range A playful, affectionate breed that is gaining popularity, the Kyi-Leo Long hairs
9–11 in (23–28 cm) is named after its parents: Kyi, Tibetan for dog, after its Lhasa Apso cover head
Weight range parent from Tibet; and Leo, Latin for lion, after its Maltese parent,
9–13 lb (4–6 kg)
which was once called the
Life span 13–15 years Lion Dog. Suited to indoor Tail curls over
back when alert
Origin USA life, this alert dog makes
a good watchdog. Body length exceeds
leg length
Long, thick, silky,
black and white coat
Other colors

Variety of
colors
May have tan markings.
Heavily
feathered,
drop ears

Short muzzle
with beard Rounded
feet, with hair
between toes
CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL

OUTGOING, SPORTING, AND ABSOLUTELY FEARLESS, THIS DOG IS EAGER TO PLEASE AKC

Short muzzle
Height range A relative of the English Toy Spaniel (opposite), this White lozenge
12–13 in (30–33 cm) breed dates back centuries. With large, dark eyes; a melting mark on head
Weight range expression; and an ever-wagging tail, the Cavalier King Charles
11–18 lb (5–8 kg) High-set,
Spaniel is eager, easy to train, and loves children—making it pendant ears
Life span Over 12 years the perfect family pet. Its silky coat requires regular grooming.
Origin UK
Long, silky, well-feathered,
Blenheim-colored coat with
slight wave
Other colors
Well-defined stop

King Charles

Prince Charles
Feathering on
back of legs
Ruby-colored coat

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