The English Toy Spaniel is also called the King Charles Spaniel, developed in the British Isles and was a favored pet of the British Royalty. This small spaniel stands at a height of 10 inches and weighs 12 pounds and has a square, sturdy build. The head is round and large with a very short muzzle...
The Smooth Fox Terrier is one of the oldest terrier type dogs developed by combining the old Dachshund, the English Hound, the Fox Hound and the Beagle. It has been recognized as a distinct breed since the 18th century, differentiating it from the wirehaired dog breed. It originated from the British...
A sin-eater is a spiritual healer who is hired for the purpose of cleansing a dying person of his or her sins. A heavy and difficult job—usually taken by outcasts who had no other means of employment—it also carried the risk of excommunication. The Roman Catholic Church believed that sin-eaters...
