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 yearscavalier-king-charles-spaniel

* 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

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 tancavalier-king-charles-spaniel2 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:

Eye disease
Dislocating of knee caps
Back problems
Ear infections
Hearing problems
Hip dysplasia

Special Needs:

* Must be brushed daily