CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL

• 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 household

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• Prone to:

Eye disease

          Dislocating of knee caps

Back problems

          Ear infections

Hearing problems

          Hip dysplasia

• Must be brushed daily