Description

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is distinguished by its longer nose and heavier build from the King Charles Spaniel. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has beautiful large dark eyes. A loving dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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.

Size of Male: Height: 12-13 inches Weight: 13-18 pounds

Size of Female: Height: 12-13 inches Weight: 13-18 pounds

Temperament

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an eager, affectionate tail-wagger. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are lively, outgoing and sporty. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are inclined to please their owners. They are intelligent enough to understand what you want and therefore are usually easy to train and respond well to gentle obedience training. They are said to be naturally well behaved and get along well with other dogs and non-canine pets. Cavalier’s love people and need lots of companionship to be happy. They should not be left alone all day. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are descended from hunting dogs and love to romp in the great outdoors. This breed sometimes displays a chasing instinct and should be kept well enclosed or leashed so he does not get lost or run over by a car! They do best with older considerate children and some can be reserved with strangers. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a pleasant companion dog. It has a noteworthy sense of smell and vision and can be used in short hunts in open country. They do well in competitive obedience.

Living Conditions

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is good for apartment life. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is moderately active indoors and a small yard will be sufficient. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel does not do well in very warm conditions. If you do not have a yard however, do bring your dog out for a walk and socialization especially for the earlier stages of its life.

Upkeep

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel needs a fair amount of exercise every day, either in the form of a moderate walk on leash or a romp in a safe area. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is not a breed that should live outdoors. The long coat of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel needs brushing every other day, to prevent matting which could pose a problem in the future

Health

Major concerns: Syringomelia, Mitral Valve Disease, Hip Dysplasia

Minor concerns: Patellar luxation, Ears infection

Life expectancy: 9 – 14 years