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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppies
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel descended from the English Toy spaniel. The Cavalier is a happy, active and fearless dog. It is very loyal to its family and a good companion for both children and the elderly alike. It comes in a variety of colors including black and tan, ruby (solid red), blenheim (red and white) and Prince Charles (tricolor).
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a charming little dog of sweet temperament and extreme devotion to his human family. His ancestry can be traced back to small toy spaniels popular as royalty and family pets in England as early as 16th century.  They were named "King Charles Spaniel" in the 17th century. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the English Toy Spaniel are often confused with one another. In England, the English Toy Spaniel is known as the King Charles Spaniel and in the United States, one of its color varieties is called King Charles. The two breeds resemble one another and come from the same stock. The English Toy Spaniel is divided into two color varieties, but the Cavalier does not separate the breed into varieties. Cavaliers will alert you about visitors to your home, but will warm up quickly to strangers.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breed Outline
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Country of Origin: | Great Britain |
| FCI Classification: |
Group 9 - Companion and Toy Dogs; Section 7 - English Toy Spaniels (without working trial). |
| Utilization: |
Companion and Toy Dog |
| AKC Classification: |
Toy Group |
| Personality: | Cavaliers are fun-loving, affectionate, loyal, fearless and friendly. |
| Size: | Small |
| Height: | 12-13 inches at shoulders |
| Colors: |
Black and Tan - Raven black with tan markings above the eyes, on cheeks, inside ears, on chest and legs and underside of tail. Ruby - Whole colored rich red. Blenheim - Rich chestnut markings well broken up, on pearly white ground. Markings evenly divided on head, leaving room between ears for much valued lozenge mark or spot (a unique characteristic of the breed). Tricolor - Black and white well spaced, broken up, with tan markings over eyes, cheeks, inside ears, inside legs, and on underside of tail. |
| Other Names: | Cavalier, Cavie |
| Average Litter Size: | 4 |
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Life Span: | 13-15 years |
| Grooming Requirements: |
Cavaliers should be brushed weekly and bathed only when needed. Special care must be taken of their ears. The hair between the pads should be trimmed regularly to avoid matting. The cavalier is natural breed that requires minimal but regular grooming. Neutered or spayed pets will usually have a longer coat that is finer and thicker. This coat requires more attention and some trimming may be needed. |
| Shedding: | Moderate |
| Social skills: |
Cavaliers get along with other dogs and animals. |
| Suitability for Children: | They are wonderful with children. |
| Exercise Needs: | Cavaliers should be exercised for 40-60 minutes a day to avoid weight gain. |
| Train Ability: | Cavaliers are always eager to please and are easy to train. |
| Health & Behavioral Issues: | The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a healthy and very adaptable breed. The most common inherited health disorder is Mitral Valve Disease (MVD). Eye problems, such as cataracts have been reported occasionally. |
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