Enga-Apso

The English Toy Spaniel is a compact, cobby, and essentially square toy dog with a distinctive short-nosed, domed head that gives them their characteristic aristocratic appearance. Adults typically stand ten to eleven inches tall at the shoulder and weigh between eight and fourteen pounds, with a sturdy frame and solidly constructed body that belies their small size. Their most recognizable feature is the pushed-in face with a very short muzzle, large domed skull, and dark, lustrous, expressive eyes that convey their sweet and gentle nature. The breed's crowning glory is their long, silky, flowing coat that features heavy fringing on the ears, body, chest, legs, and tail with abundant feathering creating an elegant appearance. The coat can be straight or slightly wavy with a glossy texture that requires regular grooming to maintain. English Toy Spaniels come in four distinct color varieties, each with a formal name: Blenheim features a pearly white ground with deep red or chestnut markings, often with the prized Blenheim spot on the skull; Prince Charles displays black and tan with white markings; King Charles shows solid black and tan; and Ruby presents as a rich, self-colored mahogany red. The head appears large in comparison to the body size with a plush, chubby look and well-cushioned face, while the low-set, pendant ears hang down in graceful folds covered with long, flowing hair that frames the face beautifully. Their compact build, rounded appearance, and charming expression combined with the flowing coat create an unmistakably regal and distinguished look that has captivated royalty and dog lovers for centuries.

The Lhasa Apso is a small but sturdy dog with a distinctive rectangular build, standing ten to eleven inches tall at the shoulder with males sometimes reaching the upper end of this range. Adults typically weigh between twelve and eighteen pounds, presenting a compact yet well-muscled frame that is longer than it is tall. The breed's head features a narrow, domed skull with a medium to short muzzle ending in a small black nose, though some individuals may have brown noses, creating the characteristic pushed-back facial structure that resembles other Asian breeds. The Lhasa Apso's most striking and defining feature is their spectacular double coat consisting of a heavy, straight, dense outer coat that is hard in texture rather than woolly or silky, flowing elegantly down to cover their entire body and often reaching the ground. Beneath lies a moderate undercoat that provides insulation against harsh weather. The coat parts naturally down the middle of the back from head to tail, and the abundant hair on the face often hides the small, alert, dark brown eyes while forming a distinctive long beard and mustache. The heavily feathered pendant ears hang down gracefully, covered in long flowing hair that frames the face beautifully. Lhasa Apsos display an impressive array of acceptable colors including golden, sandy, honey, dark grizzle, slate, smoke, parti-color, black, white, brown, cream, and various shades with dark tips on the ears and tail, with the leonine shades of wheaten and gold being particularly prized. Their high-set tail curves in a distinctive screw shape over the middle of the back, also covered with profuse long hair that spills over the hindquarters. The overall appearance combines regal elegance with a sturdy, practical build that reflects their heritage as temple guardians in the harsh Himalayan climate.