General Description: Small, compact breed with a long silky coat Height: 30 - 33cm Weight: 5 - 8kg Colour: Red, white, black and tan and tricoloured Toy group Temperament The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a friendly, lively and playful breed. This handsome dog loves human companionship and makes a truly wonderful family pet. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should be socialised early to ensure they are friendly towards other dogs. They are relatively easy to train and can learn quickly. Apartment style life is ideal for this homely breed. However, they should not be left alone all day. If you do need to leave them, be sure to exercise them before you leave. They are descended from hunting dogs and love to explore outside. This breed sometimes displays a chasing instinct and should be kept away from small fleeing animals such as: hamsters, guinea pigs or rats. Exercise The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is lively but does not need extensive exercise. They require a regular walk to keep them fit and healthy. Lack of exercise can result in boredom and destructive behaviour. Grooming The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is easy to groom. A regular groom with a soft bristle brush is recommended for this breed. Health The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is quite a fragile breed. They can suffer with heart and eye problems. They also tend to experience ear infections and dislocating kneecaps. Life Expectancy 10 – 12 years History The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is named after the English King; Charles II. Charles II owned many of these friendly little dogs and made a decree that King Charles Spaniels are to be allowed in any public place, including the Houses of Parliament. In fact, this can still be found in law books of today. The breed is a cross between the King Charles Spaniel, the Cocker Spaniel and other small Toy Spaniels. They were very common as wealthy women’s pets and were used to warm laps during cold carriage rides and to attract fleas so their masters wouldn’t get bitten and die of the plague. By 1944 the breed was recognised as a separate breed from the King Charles Spaniel and was given the prefix “Cavalier”. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is now recognised by all major worldwide dog clubs.
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