Jollyes offers free spaniel grooming for Royal Birthday
Jollyes, the UK’s fastest-growing pet superstore, today announced that owners of King Charles Spaniels and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels will be eligible for a free grooming session in honour of the monarch’s official birthday.
This limited-time offer, which normally starts at £15 for small dogs, will be available at selected Jollyes Groomers and Spas throughout June.
The grooming services are carefully carried out by Jollyes’ expert teams and include a gentle shampoo bath followed by a brush and tidy up, deshedding, dematting, and trimming of fur and nails; with optional extras such as a magic mud treatment or a fragrant spritz of dog cologne.
Owners are eligible for one free groom during June. Appointments are limited, so Jollyes advises that anyone wanting to give their pooch the perfect groom should book in advance to avoid disappointment.
In 2023, Jollyes launched a similar free grooming service in celebration of the King’s Coronation, initially available only to King Charles Spaniels. This year, the offer has been expanded to include Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, which, although often mistaken for King Charles Spaniels, are a distinctive breed in their own right.
Jollyes’ retail director, Craig Smith, said, “What better way for Jollyes to recognise the King’s official birthday than with this offer for King Charles Spaniels and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels? As owners of these historic breeds know, these are really special pets. A free groom is not just a way for us to celebrate the King’s official birthday, but also allows us to provide a valuable and convenient service to our customers who want to do something special for their furry friends.”
King Charles Spaniels, also known as English Toy Spaniels, were intended by The Kennel Club to have this as their official name. However, King Edward VII wanted to maintain the royal connection to the breed, leading to “King Charles Spaniel” becoming the official title. King Charles and Cavalier Spaniels were shown as one breed until 1945, when The Kennel Club recognised them as two separate breeds.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel underwent significant changes in the late seventeenth century when it was interbred with flat-nosed breeds. Until the 1920s, it shared the same history as the smaller King Charles Spaniel. Breeders attempted to recreate what they considered to be the original configuration — a dog resembling Charles II’s spaniel from the English Civil War period, when supporters of the king were known as Cavaliers.
Find out which Jollyes stores are offering the free grooming service here.
[1] https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/search/breeds-a-to-z/breeds/toy/king-charles-spaniel/
