Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is distinguished by its longer nose and heavier build from the King Charles Spaniel. He has beautiful large dark eyes. A loving dog, he is good natured and fond of children He will make a good companion for the young and old alike. A fearless, lively little dog with a cheerful disposition, he is sociable with both people and other dogs.

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Weight: 10 - 18 lbs

Height: 12 - 13 inches

Colors: Black and Tan - black with bright tan marks above eyes, head, chest, legs, underside of tail; white marks undesirable. Ruby - Rich red; white markings undesirable. Blenheim - Chestnut markings, well broken up, on white ground; markings evenly divided

Coat: Long, silky, free from curl

Temperment: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are friendly, obedient, sensible

With Children: Yes, good with children

With Pets: Yes, good with other pets

Watch-dog: Medium

Guard-dog: Low

Care and Training: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels need weekly grooming with a firm bristle brush. Special attention should be given to their ears. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels should only be bathe when necessary. Minimal exercise is needed for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, but they do enjoy a romp in the park or a backyard with a playmate.

Learning Rate: High intelligence.

Activity: Moderate

Living Environment: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an indoor dog. Best with fenced yard and walks on leash.

Health Issues: Patella luxation, eye conditions, heart murmurs and ear infections.

Life Span: 9 - 11 years

Litter Size: 2 - 6

Country of Origin: Great Britain

History: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels origins are from the King Charles Spaniel, who through selective breeding from the Toy Spaniel was produced to have a more exaggerated head with a great dome and flatter face, possible from the Pug though it is uncertain. Cavalier were a crossing of the King Charles and the Cocker Spaniel. Their name is from King Charles II who kept a large number of Toy Spaniels. They were a favorite of the aristocracy in the early nineteenth century. A dog called Ann's Son became the model for the first breed Standards and in 1945 the Kennel Club granted the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel separate registration. First Registered by the AKC: 1996, AKC Group: Toy, Class: Toy, Registries: AKC, CKC, FCI (Group 9), KC (GB)

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