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CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL


Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Quick Facts:
  • Probably the largest of the toy dog breeds
  • Companian to high stress people for hundreds of years
  • Popular with royalty
  • Descended from the King Charles Spaniel
  • Household pet in Charles I householdcavalier king charles spaniel
  • Can be seen in paintings dating back to the 16th century
  • Current type started breeding in 1920's
  • First entered the Westminster Dog Show in 1997
  • Placed  3rd one time and 4th one time at the Westminster Dog Show
  • Life Span  9-14 years
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Appearance:
  • Small for a Spaniel  12-13 inches to top of shoulder
  • Has full length tail, not docked
  • Large round eyes
  • Silky coat with no curls - most common colors are chestnut and white, black and white with tan markings on cheeks, black and tan and  ruby red.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Temperament:
  • Eager, well-behaved, adaptable.  Loves people - needs companionship
  • Wants to please
  • Very affectionate & playful
  • Loves sitting on your lap
  • Good with children and other dogs.  One of the best dog breeds for families.
  • One of the friendliest of the toy dog breeds
  • Can be cat-like, perching on the back of furniture.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Potential Health Issues:
  • Prone to:cavalierkingcharlesspanielpuppies
Eye disease
          Dislocating of knee caps
Back problems
          Ear infections
Hearing problems
          Hip dysplasia
Special Needs:
  • Must be brushed daily

  

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The dog has an enviable mind; it remembers the nice things in life and quickly blots out the nasty." - Barbara Woodhouse (1910-1988) Irish author and dog trainer



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